Election Commission Explains Why Assam Excluded from Phase Two of Special Voter Roll Revision Unlike Bengal and Tamil Nadu

Oct 27, 2025 08:12 pm CST

The Election Commission has clarified that Assam's unique citizenship rules under Section 6A of the Citizenship Act necessitate a separate voter roll revision process, unlike West Bengal and Tamil Nadu which are included in Phase Two of the nationwide Special Intensive voter roll revision. This first major electoral roll update in 21 years involves 12 states and union territories, with enumeration beginning November 4 and final lists published by February 7.