After the completion of the voter list revision in Bihar, the Election Commission has now started preparations for a nationwide revision. This process will begin in some states, including Maharashtra, only after the local body elections. This information has been provided by sources. Local body elections are soon to be held in some states, including Maharashtra. Since the local election machinery is engaged in that work, they will not be able to focus on the SIR. Therefore, in these states, the voter revision will take place only after the elections, according to the information received.
An announcement regarding this will be made next week, and states facing assembly elections in 2026 will be given first priority. This process will begin in some states, including Maharashtra, only after the local body elections. Accordingly, the first phase of the SIR will start in 12 to 15 states across the country. This will include Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West Bengal. Local body elections are soon to be held in some states, including Maharashtra. Since the local election machinery is engaged in that work, they will not be able to focus on the SIR. Therefore, in these states, the voter revision will take place only after the elections.