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Union Minister and BJP's Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for levelling allegations against the Election Commission of India, saying he "belittles" a Constitutional body and Indian democracy.

NEW DELHI: After Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for holding the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of el

Union Minister and BJP's Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for levelling allegations against the Election Commission of India, saying he "belittles" a Constitutional body and Indian democracy.

The Election Commission will announce a pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists at a press conference on October 27, 2025. The first phase will likely focus on 10-15 states.

ECI to announce pan-India voters' list revision on October 26, covering 10-15 states ahead of 2026 Assembly polls.

The poll body is expected to unveil the first phase of the SIR, covering 10 to 15 states, including those scheduled for Assembly elections in 2026. Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry are among the states set to go to the polls next year.

The states likely to be included are Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, along with a few others

Election Commission likely to announce on pan-India SIR on October 26; 21st century belongs to India and ASEAN, says PM Modi, and more in The Hindu's Top news of the day on October 26, 2025.