New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The Election Commission on Monday announced that the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will start soon in 12 states and union territories.

"The second phase of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) is about to be carried out in 12 States/UTs," Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said addressing a press conference in New Delhi today.

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