New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) today said that the dates for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal and other states will be announced at an appropriate time.
"The dates for SIR in West Bengal and other states will be finalized in consultation with both Election Commissioners. The announcement will be made at the right time," Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said while addressing a press conference.
He was accompanied by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
This statement comes amid political controversy surrounding the ongoing SIR process in Bihar, where the Congress and other Opposition parties are holding a "Voter Adhikar Yatra" today...