SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Chief Electoral Officers of several States and Union Territories, including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, to fast-track preparations for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
An official communication stated that the exercise is scheduled to begin in April 2026 in the concerned regions. The directive follows earlier orders issued in June and July 2025, which mandated pre-revision activities across States and UTs, except Bihar.
The SIR, already underway in 12 States/UTs since October 2025, aims to update and cleanse electoral rolls ahead of future elections. The Commission has urged officials to complete all preparatory work promptly to ensure a smooth revision process.
