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ECI announced the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-III of electoral rolls across 16 States and three Union Territories, covering over 36 crore electors in a phased manner. In Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, where the schedule will be announced separately.

The court underlined that the Election Commission's role was central to "upholding democracy and free and fair elections" and said the institution "should not only be neutral but it should look neutral in its functioning".

The Supreme Court raised a concern over the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection committee for appointing election commissioners. The court observed that a minister would likely not oppose the PM, undermining the independence of the selection process., India News, Times Now

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the conduct of Phase III of special intensive revision (SIR) covering 16 states and 3 Union territories. This would not include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the poll body said.

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection panel for the appointment of election commissioners, observing that a minister would not be able to go against the Prime Minister in the decision-making process.

The SIR exercise will effectively cover the entire country, except for Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &; Kashmir, and Ladakh with the commencement of Phase III.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is launching the third phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in preparation for the significant 2027 Assembly elections in various states, including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. , India News, Times Now

With the completion of this phase, the entire country will come under the SIR process except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the poll body said.

Schedule for SIR in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will be announced later keeping in view weather conditions in snow-bound areas.