The Election Commission of India on Monday ordered special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and union territories. These include Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. SIR for the remaining states and union territories will be held in the next phase.
