SIR in Assam: The first phase of the SIR was conducted in Bihar in September, ahead of the Assembly elections in the State.

Separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the second phase of the SIR of the electoral roll in 12 States and Union Territories, excluding Assam, even though the State is likely to undergo Assembly elections in 2026. The first phase of the SIR was conducted in Bihar in September, ahead of the Assembly elections in the State.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, CEC Kumar said that the citizenship verification in Assam, under the supe

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