Electoral Roll Overhaul Nears Completion

The Election Commission has processed approximately 49.63 lakh voter records as part of the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. The seventh supplementary list was recently released, but details on deleted names are unavailable. The update coincides with the Supreme Court's hearing on SIR matters, indicating significant progress.

The Election Commission recently announced that it has processed close to 49.63 lakh voter records during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) aimed at updating electoral rolls.

The seventh supplementary list has been published, marking significant progress, although data on the number of deleted names hasn't been disclosed yet.

This development happens as the Supreme Court reviews issues related to the SIR process, igniting discussions about the transparency and effectiveness of the revision effort.

(With inputs from agencies.)