Srinagar: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to be undertaken in April–May next year, once the harsh winter ends in the twin Union Territories (UTs).

While the Election Commission of India (ECI) recently announced the SIR in 12 States and Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — along with a few others — were excluded from the current phase because of the severe winter that begins in November and continues till April in most parts of the region.

“The SIR exercise in both the UTs is expected to be undertaken in April–May,” sources said, adding that the Commission has already instructed its representatives in the two UTs to begin preliminary groundwork before the formal process begins.

Under the SIR, registered electo

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