The Election Commission has claimed that the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was progressing steadily.

According to data released on Sunday, 50.47 crore forms — 99.02 per cent of the targeted elector-specific enumeration forms — have been distributed across 12 states and Union Territories till 3 pm on November 23. However, only 39.29 per cent of these forms have been digitised so far.

Goa, Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands reported 100% distribution, with Lakshadweep also topping digitisation at 88.20%. Rajasthan reported 99.41% distribution and 65.52% digitisation.

Large states showed uneven progress. Uttar Pradesh distributed 99.60% of its forms but digitised only 19.02%. West Bengal reported 99.75% distribution and 47.72% digitisation, while Gujarat ac

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