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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced significant progress in the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, with 95.44 per cent of voter-specific enumeration forms (EFs) already distributed across 12 states and union territories, the ECI said on Saturday.
The counting exercise, which began on November 4 and will continue till December 4, aims to strengthen the accuracy and inclusivity of the electoral database ahead of the upcoming elections.
According to the latest bulletin issued by the Election Commission, a total of 50.09 crore voters are covered under this phase, and 48.67 crore enumeration forms have already been distributed.
All 12 participating states and union territories have achieved 100 per cent printing of enumeration forms, described by officials as “strong preparation and logistical efficiency”.
Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest state with over 15.44 crore voters, has distributed 94.37 per cent of its forms (14.57 crore), while Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have reported 98.38 per cent (5.64 crore) and 98.58 per cent (5.01 crore) distribution respectively.
Rajasthan, which printed 99.58 per cent of its required forms, has managed to distribute 97.32 per cent (5.34 crore).
Southern states showed mixed progress.
Tamil Nadu has distributed only 92 per cent of its printed forms (5.90 crore), while Kerala has recorded a low distribution rate of 87.54 per cent (2.43 crore), despite full printing compliance.
Among smaller union territories, Lakshadweep and Goa achieved almost complete distribution at 100 per cent, while Puducherry is at 93.8 per cent.
The commission said the process is being implemented by 5.33 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who are supported by more than 10.41 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by recognized political parties.
The ECI has urged political parties to appoint more BLAs to ensure better scrutiny and transparency during the door-to-door verification process.
With only less than three weeks left in the counting period, the ECI is expected to focus on completing it in backward areas to ensure that the final voter list is comprehensively updated.
–IANS
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