New Delhi, May 14 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Thursday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, urging a transparent and error-free Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Odisha, scheduled to begin in July 2026.

He raised concerns over approximately 9.8 lakh voters identified for deletion during the state's pre-SIR exercise and sought stronger safeguards to prevent wrongful exclusion of genuine electors.

Referring to Odisha's inclusion in Phase III of the nationwide SIR exercise covering around 3.34 crore electors, Patra reiterated the concerns raised in his earlier letters and emails to the Election Commission.

He emphasised the need for strong safeguards, accurate field verification, full transpa...