The Election Commission officials met with Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of states and UTs on Wednesday to review preparations for the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The exercise is expected to start in phases from early November, beginning with states holding elections in 2026 and a few others, according to The Indian Express.

Phased Rollout – Which states are likely to be included in first phase?

The two-day meeting began on Wednesday with an assessment of readiness across all states and Union Territories. While the final rollout plan will be announced after the meeting, initial reports suggest that Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, which are the states with upcoming elections, may be included in the first phase.

However,

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