The Election Commission (EC) will announce the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states on October 27, officials said on Sunday. The briefing will be held at 4.15 pm and is likely to be headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

While the poll body’s media invite did not explicitly mention the topic, a report by news agency PTI quoted officials as confirming that the press conference would focus on the Special Intensive Revision schedule.

While full details are yet to be released, the poll body is expected to unveil the first

phase of the SIR, covering 10 to 15 states, including those scheduled for Assembly elections in 2026.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry are among the states set to go to the polls next ye

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