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EC Presses On With Roll Revision as Kerala Petitions SC and Congress Plans Delhi Rally

Assam will conduct a separate revision keeping D‑voter entries in draft rolls unless tribunals or courts change their status.

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Chennai: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai, DMK MPs Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu, and other leaders take part in a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in Chennai earlier. (PTI PHOTO)

Overview

  • Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision runs from November 4 to December 4 across nine states and three Union Territories, with the Election Commission reporting distribution of over 50 crore enumeration forms.
  • Kerala asked the Supreme Court to defer the exercise, arguing it clashes with December local body elections and would create severe staffing and administrative strain.
  • The Election Commission ordered a distinct Special Revision in Assam with a January 1, 2026 qualifying date and final rolls due February 10, retaining D‑voter entries pending legal outcomes.
  • Congress leaders alleged partisan use of the process and announced a mass rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan in the first week of December.
  • In West Bengal, an EC review led by Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti warned that officers will be held accountable for any lapses in the SIR process.