West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner urging an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing coercion, poor planning, overstretched officials, and human costs including suicides amid the chaotic exercise
The Election Commission will launch a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists across 12 states and Union territories from Tuesday, covering 51 crore voters. The exercise, aimed at cleaning up electoral rolls, will conclude on February 7, 2026
The Election Commission is likely to roll out the first phase of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists next week, starting with 10–15 states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The exercise aims to weed out illegal migrants
