<h1>Election body calls nationwide voter list revision a 'purification' milestone; SIR to update 51 crore electors Nov-Feb</h1> The Chief Election Commissioner described the voter list revision in Bihar as a 'purification' exercise and a milestone for Indian democracy, noting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will extend to about 51 crore electors across 12 states and Union Territories between November and February. The drive, launched after Bihar's exercise, is intended to enhance transparency, efficiency and simplicity in electoral rolls and serve as a model for other democracies. The Bihar Assembly election will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting scheduled for November 14.