EC may unveil SIR first phase today, likely in 10-15 states

The Election Commission (EC) is likely to announce pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ list on Monday evening, officials said.

While the invite only mentioned that the EC would hold a press conference at 4.15 pm, the officials said it was about intensive revision of electoral rolls.

The poll authority is likely to announce the first phase of the SIR in which 10 to 15 states will be covered, including those going to Assembly polls in 2026.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry are scheduled to go to the polls next year.

Besides, the poll body may appoint volunteers to assist booth-level officers (BLOs) during the probable special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a senior official said on Sunday.