The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the launch of a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, beginning with 12 states and Union territories in the first phase.

The intensive exercise is crucial ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, and the delimitation process aims to make voter lists more accurate, inclusive, and accessible.

Announcing the rollout, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said the SIR would build on the successful pilot in Bihar earlier this year. “We are beginning the second phase of the SIR in 12 states and Union territories. The Bihar SIR was successful, and we are now going to update the voter list for other states as well,” he said.

Extending greetings to the people of Bihar on Chhath Puja, Kumar said the Commis

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