New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 4 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday took her political battle with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to the Supreme Court, launching a sharp attack on the poll body over the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

In an unusual moment in the top court, Banerjee bypassed her counsel and addressed the bench directly for nearly 10-15 minutes, raising concerns over what she described as discrimination against poll-bound West Bengal.

The bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, assured her that the court would attempt to resolve the differences and work towards a solution.

As her submission progressed, Banerjee escalated her criticism of the Election Commi...