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Odisha distributes voter roll revision forms to 99 pc electors; 34.5 pc ... Bhubaneswar | Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to around 99 per cent of the state's voters, and 34.54 per cent of those have been digitised, an official said on Monday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the SIR campaign at his native Raikala village in Keonjhar district, filling out his enumeration form. The enumeration forms have been distributed to over 3.30 crore voters as on June 14 evening, taking the total coverage ratio to 98.95 per cent, said an official at the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha. Around 34.54 per cent of the forms, which translates to 1.15 crore voters, have been digitised so far. In an X post, the CEO said, "During the ongoing SIR-2026 campaign at Raikala village in Keonjhar district, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the exercise by filling up his own Enumeration Form. "By personally taking part in the process, he conveyed a strong message encouraging public participation in the preparation of an accurate, transparent, and updated electoral roll." In a statement, CM Ma…

Odisha SIR: Ganjam records highest voter deletions; Over 2.07 lakh ... Bhubaneswar, July 6: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha has led to the deletion of a significant number of voter records across districts. Ganjam reported the highest number of deletions, with 2,07,624 names removed from the electoral roll, according to official data.Nearly 20.14 lakh voters’ names have deleted in Odisha as per the draft electoral rolls published on Sunday, following a month-long door-to-door enumeration process as part of the SIR of the voters’ list in the State.Malkangiri recorded the highest deletion rate among all districts, with 10.25% of its electors removed during the SIR process.Ganjam was followed by Kataka with 1,55,164 number of deletions. Mayurbhanj recorded 1,11,267 deletions while Jajpur witnessed deletion of 1,05,014 voters.Balangir recorded 99,258 voter deletions followed by Baleshwar (93,649), Puri (85,162), Sundargada (84,692), Kalahandi (74,546), Badagada (74,405), Bhadrak (68,337), Jagatsinghpur (64,956), Khordha (66,669), Keonjhar (64,409), Korpaut (62,290), Kendrapada (60,240), Dhenkanal (58,554), Sambalpur (56,801), Nayagarh (56,705)…

18 Lakh Enumeration Forms Distributed On Day One Of SIR In Bengal Kolkata: A total of 18 lakh enumeration forms were distributed among the voters till 5 p.m. on Tuesday, which was the first day of the first stage of the three-stage special intensive revision (SIR) of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in West Bengal. “Enumeration Forms in duplicate have been handed over to more than 18 lakh electors until 5 p.m. during the first day of House to House visit on 04.11.2025,” said a statement issued from the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal on Tuesday evening. In the statement, the CEO’s office also claimed that all activities relating to SIR are progressing well as per schedule in West Bengal. West Bengal has 80,681 Booth Level Officers (BLOs). According to the statement, the total number of booth-level agents (BLAs) appointed by the recognised national and state political parties who are registered with ECI currently stands at over 63,000. Each political party has once again been requested by the district election officers (DEOs) to appoint one BLA per booth as far as possible, according to the statement from the CEO’s office. “Door-to-door distribution …

Odisha Voter Enumeration 2026 Distribution Update - Pragativadi I ... In a remarkable display of administrative efficiency, Odisha has distributed voter enumeration forms to a record 98.65% of its electorate as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. The state is now racing ahead with digitisation to ensure the electoral roll is accurate, updated, and error-free ahead of the June 28, 2026 deadline. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are going door-to-door to collect forms and upload them online in real-time. With distribution nearly complete, the focus has shifted to rapid digitisation, which has already covered over 28.57% of the total forms. Voters who have not yet submitted their forms are urged to contact their BLO immediately. Those preferring digital convenience can download the form from the Election Commission of India website and submit it online. For any assistance, the free helpline1950is available round the clock. The Chief Electoral Officer’s office has launched a massive awareness campaign across electronic, print, radio, and cinema halls to ensure maximum participation. Officials have warned that failure to submit forms within the stipul…

Over 1 lakh enumeration forms distributed for SIR Share Facebook X LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Skype Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Telegram Viber Share via Email Print Shillong, July 1: Over 1 lakh enumeration forms were distributed across Meghalaya on the first day of the house-to-house campaign for Special Intensive Revision ( SIR) 1,19,129 enumeration forms were distributed , covering 5.07% of the state’s total electorate. Advertisement The drive began on June 30. “The objective of the Special Intensive Revision is to ensure that no eligible citizen is left out, while no ineligible person is included in the Electoral Roll,”  Tiwari said. He said 3,551 Booth Level Officers have been deployed across the state, with each BLO covering an average of 662 electors. All BLOs have been trained for the exercise. 60 Electoral Registration Officers, 166 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers and 410 BLO Supervisors have been appointed and trained to oversee the process. Meghalaya has  23,49,645.voters. Tiwari said South West Garo Hills led with 20.49% of Enumeration Forms distributed, followed by North Garo Hills at 10.25%, South Garo Hills at 6.67% and West Garo Hills at 6.5%. East Khasi …

Odisha Voter List Revision Reaches 98.95% Form Distribution ... In a massive push to create India’s cleanest electoral rolls, Odisha has achieved a remarkable98.95%success rate in the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, with forms distributed to over3.30 crorevoters as of June 14, 2026, evening. According to a report from the Chief Electoral Officer’s office, the ambitious drive — aimed at making the voter list more accurate, transparent, and systematic — has entered its final high-speed phase. As many as1.15 crore 36,537voter forms have already been digitised, marking34.54%progress in the crucial digitisation process. Western Odisha’s Sundargarh district has emerged as the clear frontrunner, becoming the first in the state to achieve100% form distribution. Every eligible voter in the district has received their enumeration form. Even more impressive, the district has digitized62.71%of the collected forms — far ahead of the state average. With nearly 99% of forms now delivered across Odisha, the administration has shifted its full focus to rapid digitisation and data verification. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are working door-to-door, racing against time to meet the ambi…

Odisha Reaches 3.31Cr Voters in Roll Revision; Digitization 42% Odisha Reaches 3.31 Crore Voters in Massive Roll Revision; Digitization Crosses 42% Odisha’s massive voter roll cleanup reaches 99% of electors. Over 3.31 crore forms have been distributed, with digitalization crossing 42%. CM Mohan Majhi urges citizen cooperation ahead of the June 28 deadline. By Vinay Kakkad On Jun 16, 2026 Share Advertisement A massive drive to clean up and update Odisha’s voter rolls is entering its final stages. Aiming to produce an accurate and transparent electoral roll by systematically removing the names of deceased people, those who have moved away, and any other ineligible voters. The campaign’s reach has been immense. Since May 30, over 45,000 booth-level officers (BLOs) have taken to the streets, going door to door for voter verification. The numbers speak volumes—by the evening of June 15, enumeration forms had reached more than 3.31 crore electors. That’s 99.14% of Odisha’s eligible voters, just above the 3.30 crore (98.95%) counted a day before. Advertisement Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi actively participated in the ongoing campaign from his native village of Raikala, locat…

1.63 Crore Existing Voters in Jharkhand Exempt From Document Submission ... Lagatar24 Desk Ranchi:Jharkhand’s Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar has clarified that approximately 1.63 crore existing voters included in the state’s 2026 electoral roll will not need to submit any documents under the Special Intensive Revision process. These voters will only need to submit a duly filled pre-filled enumeration form and a recent colour photograph. Mapping Process Reduces Burden on Voters The Chief Electoral Officer congratulated all BLOs for successfully completing the first phase of self and parental mapping, stating that the process is aimed at reducing the documentation burden on voters. He explained that mapping done on the basis of the 2003 SIR electoral roll and previous voter lists from other states and union territories has provided relief to a large number of voters from submitting additional documents. Door-to-Door Enumeration From June 30 to July 29 BLOs will conduct door-to-door enumeration from June 30 to July 29, 2026, during which the remaining unmapped voters’ self and parental mapping will also be completed. Voters whose names or whose parents’ names appear in pre…

Odisha SIR: Over 20 lakh names deleted after enumeration; EC publishes ... BHUBANESWAR: Around 20.14 lakh electors have been excluded from Odisha's draft electoral roll published on Sunday, following the month long house-to-house survey in the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state. Following the exercise carried out between May 30 and June 28 this year, the number of voters have come down from 3,33,99,591 in the pre-revision electoral roll to 3,13,87,034 in the draft. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RS Gopalan said the draft electoral roll comprises 1,60,19,176 male voters, 1,53,65,083 female voters and 2,775 third-gender electors. He said the enumeration forms were collected from around 3.13 crore electors, accounting for 93.97 per cent (pc) of the total electorate. The revision exercise identified 8.32 lakh electors (2.49 %) as deceased, while 10.07 lakh voters (3.02%), had either shifted residence or were found absent. Another 1.58 lakh electors (0.47%) were found to be enrolled at multiple places. Besides, 14,000 electors have been excluded after they failed to submit their enumeration forms by the June 28 deadline. Gopalan said BLOs co…

Odisha distributes voter roll revision forms to 99% electors; 34.5% digitised Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the SIR campaign at his native Raikala village in Keonjhar district, filling out his enumeration form

Over 1.19 lakh enumeration forms distributed on day one of SIR exercise ... Meghalaya recorded a strong start to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with more than 1.19 lakh enumeration forms distributed on the first day of the exercise, covering 5.07 per cent of the state's electorate, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) BDR Tiwari said on July 1. According to the CEO, 1,19,129 enumeration forms were distributed by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the house-to-house campaign launched on June 30. The exercise covers the state's 23,49,645 registered electors. Tiwari said the objective of the Special Intensive Revision is to ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the electoral rolls while preventing the inclusion of ineligible voters. A total of 3,551 BLOs have been deployed across Meghalaya, each covering an average of 662 electors. They are being assisted by 60 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 166 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), and 410 BLO Supervisors, all of whom have undergone training for the exercise. Among the districts, South West Garo Hills recorded the highest progress with 20.49 per cent of forms distributed, foll…

Mysuru achieves 83.9% progress in electoral roll revision Over 23.49 lakh forms distributed; 927 polling booths complete enumeration form distribution

99 per cent enumeration forms under SIR distributed: CEO BHUBANESWAR: Close to 99 per cent of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have been distributed, with authorities now shifting focus on rapid digitisation of the collected forms, the office of chief electoral officer (CEO) said on Saturday. The CEO office stated that enumeration forms had been distributed to 3.2 crore voters, about 98.65 per cent of the electorate as of June 13, marking a record and unique milestone. Similarly, about 9.54 million forms, representing 28.57 per cent of total voters, have also been digitised. Booth level officers (BLOs) are continuing the door-to-door collection while simultaneously uploading forms to the online system. The state has set a June 28 deadline to complete the distribution, collection and digitisation process as part of the door-to-door survey under the exercise. Officials said voters who have not yet submitted their forms have been urged to do so immediately through their BLOs or online. Non-submission within the stipulated period could invite verification and further action under electoral rules. The CEO office said electors can downlo…

GBA Distributes Over 8.65 Lakh Electoral Roll Enumeration Forms in ... The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has distributed more than 865,000 Enumeration Forms to voters during the first three days of the Special Intensive Revision of the Electoral Roll–2026 . The drive is being conducted under the directions of the Election Commission of India through Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Key Details: The Special Intensive Revision campaign is being conducted from 30 June to 29 July 2026. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are carrying out door-to-door distribution of Enumeration Forms across GBA limits . A total of 865,118 Enumeration Forms were distributed during the first three days of the campaign. Distribution by Administrative Area Central : 188,928 North : 181,458 South : 158,783 Bengaluru : 335,949 Total : 865,118 Appeal to Voters The Greater Bengaluru Authority has requested all eligible voters to: Cooperate with Booth Level Officers during the door-to-door visit. Keep the required documents ready for verification . Submit the duly filled Enumeration Forms within the prescribed timeline.

Ganjam sees highest voter deletions as Odisha removes over 20 lakh ... Bhubaneswar: More than 20 lakh voters have been removed from Odisha 's electoral rolls following the month-long Special Intensive Revision ( SIR ), with Ganjam district recording the highest number of deletions, according to the draft electoral rolls released on Sunday. A total of 20,12,676 names have been deleted after a door-to-door verification exercise conducted across the state. As a result, the total number of electors has declined from 3,33,99,591 before the revision to 3,13,87,034 in the draft electoral roll. The updated list comprises 1.60 crore male and 1.53 crore female voters. Ganjam records highest number of deleted voters District-wise data shows that Ganjam witnessed the highest number of voter deletions, with 2,07,624 names struck off the electoral rolls. Other districts with significant deletions include: Cuttack: 1,55,164 voters Mayurbhanj: 1,11,267 voters Jajpur: 1,05,014 voters Balangir: 99,258 voters Balasore: 93,649 voters Puri: 85,162 voters Sundargarh: 84,692 voters Kalahandi: 74,546 voters Bargarh: 74,405 voters Deogarh: 11,004 voters Although Malkangiri recorded fewer deletions in abso…

Telangana SIR: 1.73 Crore Forms Distributed - newkerala.com Telangana News Updated Jun 29, 2026 Telangana SIR: 1.73 Crore Enumeration Forms Distributed in 4 Days About 1.73 crore enumeration forms have been distributed across Telangana in four days under the Special Intensive Revision. Chief Electoral Officer Sudharshan Reddy commended Booth Level Officers for their performance and urged 100% distribution. Telangana Congress chief Mahesh Kumar Goud attended a BLA awareness meeting, calling for every eligible voter's inclusion. He emphasized collective responsibility to prevent misinformation about the revision process. I IANS Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read · 113 views Save Listen Copy 1.73 crore enumeration forms distributed across Telangana under SIR Hyderabad, June 29 About 1.73 crore enumeration forms have been distributed across Telangana in just four days under the Special Intensive Revision, Chief Electoral Officer Sudharshan Reddy said on Monday. The Chief Electoral Officer held a video conference with District Collectors regarding the ongoing SIR process across the state. He commended the performance of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and election officials for dis…

K'taka achieves 71.53 pc enumeration form distribution in SIR exercise ... K’taka achieves 71.53 pc enumeration form distribution in SIR exercise amid row By IANS | Updated: July 6, 2026 21:00 IST 2026-07-06T20:56:16+5:30 2026-07-06T21:00:24+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Bengaluru, July 6 The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Monday said that 71.53 per ... K’taka achieves 71.53 pc enumeration form distribution in SIR exercise amid row Bengaluru, July 6 The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Monday said that 71.53 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) have been distributed to electors as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral rolls. The CEO's office said that out of the total eligible electors, 3,96,48,190 Enumeration Forms have been distributed so far, accounting for 71.53 per cent of the electorate. According to the latest progress report, Karnataka had a total of 5,54,32,314 registered electors in the electoral roll as on June 16, 2026. Enumeration Forms have been printed and supplied to Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who are conducting the house-to-house verification exercise. The house-to…

Odisha distributes voter roll revision forms to 99% electors - Daily Pioneer June 16, 2026 Odisha distributes voter roll revision forms to 99% electors Copy Link X WhatsApp Share By Pioneer News Service Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to around 99 per cent of the State’s voters, and 34.54 per cent of those have been digitised, an official said on Monday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the SIR campaign at his native Raikala village in Keonjhar district, filling out his enumeration form. The enumeration forms have been distributed to over 3.30 crore voters as on June 14 evening, taking the total coverage ratio to 98.95 per cent, said an official at the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha. Around 34.54 per cent of the forms, which translates to 1.15 crore voters, have been digitised so far. In an X post, the CEO said, “During the ongoing SIR-2026 campaign at Raikala village in Keonjhar district, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the exercise by filling up his own Enumeration Form. “By personally taking part in the process, he conveyed a strong message encouraging public partic…

Odisha distributes voter roll revision forms to 99 pc electors; 34.5 pc ... Pic-IANS Bhubaneswar:Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to around 99 per cent of the state’s voters, and 34.54 per cent of those have been digitised, an official said Monday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the SIR campaign at his native Raikala village in Keonjhar district, filling out his enumeration form. The enumeration forms have been distributed to over 3.30 crore voters as June 14 evening, taking the total coverage ratio to 98.95 per cent, said an official at the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha. Around 34.54 per cent of the forms, which translates to 1.15 crore voters, have been digitised so far. In an X post, the CEO said, “During the ongoing SIR-2026 campaign at Raikala village in Keonjhar district, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the exercise by filling up his own Enumeration Form. “By personally taking part in the process, he conveyed a strong message encouraging public participation in the preparation of an accurate, transparent, and updated electoral roll.” In a statement, CM M…

Odisha draft electoral rolls published; over 20 lakh names deleted ... iStock Odisha's electoral rolls have seen over 20 lakh names deleted following a special revision, bringing the total voter count to 3.13 crore. (Representative Image) Bhubaneswar: Names of more than 20 lakh people were deleted from the voter lists following the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision in Odisha as the Election Commission published the draft electoral rolls on Sunday. Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R S Gopalan said the state had 3.33 crore voters when the electoral roll was frozen on May 20. Read more: Following the enumeration exercise under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that was held between May 30 and June 28, the electoral roll now features 3.13 crore voters, including 1.60 crore male, 1.53 crore female and 2,775 third gender voters, he said. Of the 20 lakh voters whose names were excluded from the electoral roll, 8.32 lakh died, 10.07 lakh shifted elsewhere or remained absent during the exercise, and 1.58 lakh names were found registered as voters in multiple places, the CEO said. Live Events Besides, around 14,000 voters did not return their enumeration forms to …

Odisha draft electoral rolls published; over 20 lakh names deleted ... Representational image Bhubaneswar:Names of more than 20 lakh people were deleted from the voter lists following the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision in Odisha as the Election Commission published the draft electoral rolls Sunday. Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R S Gopalan said the state had 3.33 crore voters when the electoral roll was frozen May 20. Following the enumeration exercise under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that was held between May 30 and June 28, the electoral roll now features 3.13 crore voters, including 1.60 crore male, 1.53 crore female and 2,775 third gender voters, he said. Of the 20 lakh voters whose names were excluded from the electoral roll, 8.32 lakh died, 10.07 lakh shifted elsewhere or remained absent during the exercise, and 1.58 lakh names were found registered as voters in multiple places, the CEO said. Besides, around 14,000 voters did not return their enumeration forms to the booth-level officers (BLOs) during the enumeration phase, he added. “The voters, whose names were not there in the draft electoral roll, can submit their claim or ob…