The Election Commission on Monday announced that the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will start soon in 12 states and union territories.

“The second phase of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) is about to be carried out in 12 States/UTs,” Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said addressing a press conference in New Delhi today.

The announcement comes ahead of several major Assembly elections that are set to be conducted in states including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.

“Today we are here regarding the rollout of the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision. I extend my greetings to the voters of Bihar and bow before the 7.5 crore voters who took part in a successful SIR,” Kumar said, addressing the media.

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