Ranchi, June 14 -- In a move aimed at simplifying the electoral process, Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar on Sunday announced that the state's upcoming voter enumeration will be largely document-free.

Addressing concerns regarding the gathering of personal records, Kumar confirmed that the Election Commission will rely on its existing database to verify the vast majority of the electorate.

Starting June 30, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will commence across the state. Emphasising the seamless nature of the exercise, Kumar told ANI, "The Election Commission's instructions are clear. Through self-mapping or panel-mapping using these existing records, voters are generally not required to submit documents. If the mappin...