India, Feb. 20 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to conduct a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the national capital territory of Delhi and 21 other states and Union Territories in April, marking the third phase of the controversial exercise that has roiled Parliament and reached the Supreme Court.

In a letter on Thursday, ECI told the chief electoral officers (CEOs) of 22 states and Union Territories (UTs) that the next phase of SIR will begin from April 2026, directing them to complete preparatory work at the earliest. "Since, the SIR in the above States/UTs is expected to start from April, 2026, you are requested to complete preparatory work related to SIR, at the earliest," the letter stated.

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