New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced the commencement of the crucial second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, covering 12 states and union Territories. The move underscores the Commission’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a clean, accurate, and inclusive voter database ahead of upcoming elections.

The second phase prioritizes West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry that will go to polls in 2026. Other states and UTs involved are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. This phase will cover approximately 51 crore voters, with the enumeration process set to begin on November 4.

Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commis

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