Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that his government would fully support the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) proposed move to launch a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across several states.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official event, Sarma said, “I am not aware of the specific agenda of today’s press conference by the Election Commission, but whatever instructions we receive, we will follow them in letter and spirit.”

The Chief Minister added that if the SIR is conducted on a national scale, the Assam government would “definitely welcome it.” He said, “We have already conveyed our positive stance to the central government regarding the voter list revision.”

The Election Commission is expected to hold a press briefing later in the day in New Delhi, where it may officially announce the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision—a process aimed at updating and verifying electoral rolls across multiple states and Union Territories.

According to sources, the upcoming SIR phase will include 10 to 15 states, focusing particularly on those scheduled to hold assembly elections in 2026. These states are likely to include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry.

Officials said the revision drive is part of the ECI’s larger effort to ensure accuracy and transparency in the voter database ahead of key state elections next year. The exercise will involve updating names, removing duplicates, and correcting demographic details to ensure every eligible citizen is properly listed.