EC Urges 22 States, UTs to Fast-Track Electoral Roll Revision Starting April

• Election Commission directs 22 states and UTs, including Delhi, to expedite Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
• Nationwide SIR ordered in June 2025, with the next phase covering 17 states and five UTs for 40 crore electors.
• EC has already conducted SIR in 13 states/UTs and a 'special revision' in Assam; process underway in 12 states/UTs covering 60 crore electors.
• The voter roll revision has sparked political controversy, with opposition parties alleging 'vote theft' and targeting of non-BJP voters.
• Opposition has approached the Supreme Court challenging SIR in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal; Mamata Banerjee raised concerns with CJI.