NEW DELHI: The Opposition on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) after it announced Phase 2 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories, calling it a "vote theft" exercise designed to benefit the ruling BJP . Several leaders accused the poll body of acting under government pressure, claiming that "in today's India, it's the government that chooses voters." Earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that the second phase of SIR will cover 51 crore voters and be held between November and February. "The second phase will be conducted in 12 states and Union Territories. SIR will ensure no eligible elector is left out and no ineligible elector is included in poll rolls," Kumar sa

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