SIR Phase 2: ECI Records 100 Pc Distribution In EF In Seven States/Uts Amongst 12

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with data showing that most states and Union Territories have achieved near-total distribution and digitisation of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs).

The update was shared in the Commission's daily bulletin released on Tuesday.

The enumeration phase for the ongoing revision began on November 4 and will conclude on December 11.

According to the bulletin, a total of 50.95 crore EFs have already been distributed, amounting to 99.97 per cent coverage of electors across the 12 reporting states and Union Territories.

Digitisation has also kept pace, with 50.58 crore forms digitised, reflecting 99.18 per cent completion.

Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Gujarat and Goa are among the best performers, achieving 100 per cent in distribution.

Similarly, West Bengal recorded 99.99 per cent distribution while Rajasthan stands at 99.58 per cent.

Lakshadweep and Madhya Pradesh have also recorded 100 per cent digitisation, while the Andaman & Nicobar Islands have digitised 99.99 per cent of forms.

West Bengal, with more than 7.66 crore electors, has reached 99.99 per centage distribution and 99.75 per centage digitisation. Rajasthan, where the revision in Anta Assembly Constituency began late due to a by-election, has achieved 99.58 per centage distribution and 99.59 per centage digitisation.

Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have recorded distribution figures of 99.95 per cent and 99.97 per cent, respectively.

However, digitisation in these states stands at 99.55 per cent for Tamil Nadu and 98.14 per cent for Uttar Pradesh.

Kerala, where the last date for submitting forms is December 18, has registered 99.75 per cent distribution and 98.04 per cent digitisation.

The ECI noted that the digitised data includes electors marked as absent, shifted, deceased or duplicate entries.

The Commission has also urged recognised political parties to appoint additional Booth Level Agents to strengthen field verification.

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