NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) announced on Thursday a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories, including those scheduled to hold assembly elections next year. The move comes amid debate and protests across India over the poll body's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across the country. In a letter to the chief electoral officers of the states and Union territories, the EC said January 1, 2027, would be the qualifying date for the exercise. According to the letter, the SSR covers Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisg...