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32,000 BLOs to visit door-to-door from June 30 to complete SIR in ... 32,000 BLOs to visit door-to-door from June 30 to complete SIR in Jharkhand: CEO Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer CEO K Ravi Kumar on Thursday said that around 32,000 Booth Level Officers BLOs will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to complete the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in the state.He said the exercise is going to be conducted with the objective of ensuring that no eligible Indian citizen is left out of the voter list.The SIR exercise will commence on June 20, but voter enumeration will be held from June 30 to July 29. PTI | Ranchi | Updated: 21-05-2026 18:13 IST | Created: 21-05-2026 18:13 IST Country: India SHARE Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) K Ravi Kumar on Thursday said that around 32,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. He said the exercise is going to be conducted with the objective of ensuring that no eligible Indian citizen is left out of the voter list. ''The SIR exercise will commence on June 20, but voter enumeration will be held from …

SIR In Karnataka: 5.54 Crore Voters To Be Covered, Blos Begin Door-To ... Bengaluru:The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls commenced across Karnataka on Tuesday, with more than 59,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) launching a month-long door-to-door verification exercise aimed at ensuring the state’s electoral rolls remain accurate, complete and up to date. Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbu Kumar personally filled out his Enumeration Form in Bengaluru and urged all eligible voters to complete the process. He said the door-to-door campaign had begun across the state and appealed to citizens to cooperate with election officials. Karnataka is among 16 states and three union territories where the Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting the Special Intensive Revision, with October 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The house-to-house enumeration exercise will continue from June 30 to July 29. During this period, BLOs will visit every household in their assigned polling areas to distribute Enumeration Forms to electors whose names appear in the electoral roll as of June 16, 2026. The exercise involves an extensive administrative network, including 31 District…

Preparations for SIR of voter rolls begin in Arunachal, final list to be published on September 22: CEO Addressing a press briefing here, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said the revision exercise aims to ensure an accurate and updated electoral roll across the State

Delhi SIR Begins Today: Voter Verification Process and Key Dates June 29, 2026 New Delhi:The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The exercise aims to ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the voter list while removing ineligible entries, making the electoral rolls more accurate ahead of future elections. The ECI has also released the complete schedule and process for the revision. Door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will begin on June 30 and continue until July 29. The Election Commission said the Special Intensive Revision is being conducted with one clear objective: “No eligible voter should be left out and no ineligible voter should be included.” The exercise is designed to update the electoral rolls by verifying existing voter records, correcting inaccuracies and ensuring that only genuine and eligible voters remain on the list. Under the revision exercise, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit every household between June 30 and July 29 for physical verification. During the verification process: The Election Commissi…

Bengaluru door-to-door electoral roll revision starts June 30 Nation and Beyond Door-to-door electoral roll revision in Bengaluru begins June 30 TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 29, 2026 ANI Photo | Door-to-door electoral roll revision in Bengaluru begins June 30 The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will commence door-to-door distribution of enumeration forms from June 30 as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll-2026, officials announced. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct the distribution across the city, supported by 2,855 Voter Facilitation Centres established to assist citizens during the exercise. Also Read KC Venugopal to review Congress poll preparations in Himachal on July 16-17 Ram Mandir Trust to meet on July 22 to review SIT report and appoint trustees Bellingham matches Maradona’s 1986 Azteca record with two goals against Mexico Addressing a press conference at the GBA head office, District Election Officer and GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao urged residents to fully cooperate with BLOs and submit the necessary documents promptly. He described the revision as essential to ensuring a comprehensive and accurate electoral …

Door-To-Door SIR Exercise Starts In Karnataka From Today ETV Bharat / bharat Door-To-Door SIR Exercise Starts In Karnataka From Today Chief Electoral Officer Anbukumar said BLOs would begin distributing enumeration forms from June 30 and the qualifying date for the exercise is October 1, 2026. Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar participates in the house-to-house SIR with his family in Bengaluru on Tuesday ( ANI ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : June 30, 2026 at 2:50 PM IST 4 Min Read Bengaluru: A door-to-door house enumeration exercise under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll began Monday in Karnataka. According to the Election Commission (EC), the exercise aims to prepare a clean and flawless electoral roll for the upcoming elections to ensure undeserving voters do not find a place in it. Comprehensive guidelines for the issuance of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) and an operational framework to facilitate their time-bound delivery through digital and decentralised service channels across the state have been notified by the state government. The Revenue Department said the new framework is intended to establish a uniform, transparent and legally su…

Delhi SIR begins tomorrow: Check key dates, verification process Representative image. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi's electoral rolls begins on Tuesday, with more than 13,000 booth-level officers (BLOs) set to carry out a door-to-door verification of voters across the national capital. The exercise will cover Delhi's 1.45 crore electors. During the revision, BLOs will distribute two copies of an enumeration form to every voter. One copy will serve as an acknowledgement, while the other must be filled out and returned. Voters can also submit their details online. Here's what voters need to know: Who will conduct the verification? More than 13,000 booth-level officers will visit households across Delhi to verify voter details. If a house is found locked, the BLO will make at least three visits. How many voters are covered? Delhi has 1.45 crore registered voters, including 77.11 lakh men, 67.98 lakh women, 1,024 third-gender voters and 76,155 voters with disabilities. Live Events What is the timeline? Door-to-door survey: July 1 to July 29 Draft electoral roll: August 5 Claims and objections: August 5 to September 4 Disposal of claims: Till October 3 Final electoral …

Karnataka begins background work for SIR, 73.2% voters mapped BENGALURU: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, has begun the background work for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), mapping 4.08 crore of the total 5.57 crore voters, which constitutes 73.2% of the total electorate. According to data from the CEO, the mapping was most extensive in Tumakuru (92.05%), followed by Koppal (91.32%) and Udupi (90.12%). The lowest was in the BBMP South constituency (34.22%), followed by the BBMP Central constituency (34.79%). “We are ready to start the SIR process as soon as the Election Commission of India directs us. The exercise in Karnataka is likely to start from April and work in the background is going on,” sources in the election commission told The New Indian Express. At the same time, the State Election Commission (SEC) is working on finalising the electoral rolls for elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). SEC officials said, “We are not involved in SIR. We are working on extending the date from April 6 for the final electoral rolls for GBA elections. This is being done to accommodate the SIR exercise as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and other staffers will…

Karnataka SIR begins tomorrow: Here's what every voter should know KARNATAKA TOP NEWS Karnataka SIR begins tomorrow: Here's what every voter should know Karnataka will begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from tomorrow. BLOs will visit homes till July 29 to collect voter details, verify documents, identify eligible voters and prepare an updated electoral roll. Dhanya Reddy 29 Jun 2026 12:25 IST Follow Us Advertisment Karnataka begins SIR voter verification from tomorrow. BLOs will conduct door-to-door surveys until July 29. Draft voter list will be published before the final electoral roll is released. Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka from tomorrow, with Booth Level Officers visiting every household to verify voter details and update the electoral roll. Advertisment The Election Commission will begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls across Karnataka from tomorrow, marking the start of a large-scale voter verification exercise across the state. The house-to-house survey will continue until July 29, during which Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit every household to collect and verify v…

Karnataka to begin SIR from June 30, final roll on Oct 7 Bengaluru: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Karnataka, with training and printing work set to begin from June 20. Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Anbukumar said the final electoral roll will be published on October 7. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Anbukumar stated that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door verification and revision work from June 30 to July 29. He clarified that citizens must have attained 18 years of age to be included in the voter list. He said voter mapping work across Karnataka is progressing rapidly and has already achieved 86 percent completion. Kodagu district has recorded 96 percent progress, while Chittapur Assembly constituency has achieved a remarkable 99 percent completion in voter mapping. A video conference meeting with Deputy Commissioners has been scheduled to review the progress and discuss the next phase of the exercise. Explaining the enumeration process, the Chief Electoral Officer said the enumeration form in the SIR process is highly important. BLOs will distribute two sets of…

Arunachal Pradesh gears up for SIR of electoral rolls; final voter list ... Itanagar:The Election Department in Arunachal Pradesh has initiated preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with door-to-door voter verification set to begin on June 15 and the final electoral roll scheduled for publication on September 22. Addressing a press conference in Itanagar on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said the revision exercise is aimed at maintaining an accurate and updated voter database by enrolling eligible citizens, removing duplicate or ineligible entries and correcting existing records where required. Under the revision programme, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will carry out house-to-house verification and collect enumeration forms from June 15 to July 14. The draft electoral roll will be published on July 21, after which claims and objections will be invited before the final list is released on September 22. Sain said Arunachal Pradesh currently has 8,87,505 registered voters, including 4,52,089 women voters and one elector registered under the transgender category. ALSO READ:Arunachal Pradesh: BJP’s Tai Tagak files nominati…

SIR: Citizens, citizenship, and Right to Vote The door-to-door survey for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls begins in Karnataka on June 30, amid a debate about, not the need for the process itself, but how it is going to be carried out

SIR of voter rolls begins in Arunachal, final list on Sept 22 Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh has begun preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with house-to-house voter verification scheduled from June 15 and the final list to be published on September 22, a senior official said on Monday. Addressing a press briefing here, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said the revision exercise aims to ensure an accurate and updated electoral roll across the state. As per the schedule, booth-level officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door verification and collect enumeration forms between June 15 and July 14. The draft electoral roll will be published on July 21, while the final list will be released on September 22 after disposal of claims and objections, Sain said. Arunachal Pradesh currently has 8,87,505 registered electors, including 4,52,089 female voters and one registered under the transgender category, he said. Sain said preparations for the revision exercise are progressing steadily, with 50.23 per cent of the required enumeration forms already printed. A total of 38 training sessions has also been conducted for BLOs and election offic…

SIR hearings to begin on Saturday in Bengal; 32 lakh unmapped voters ... PTI Election Commission officials assist voters at a help desk camp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls-2026, in Sonagachi, Kol.kata Kolkata: The hearings under the Special Intensive Revision ( SIR ) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal will commence on Saturday, with 3,234 centres set up across the state, a senior official said. Around 32 lakh "unmapped" voters, those who are unable to establish linkage with the 2002 electoral roll, will be called for hearings in the first phase, he said. Voters will be allowed to submit any of 12 recognised documents, including Aadhaar, as proof of identity and address, the official at the office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said on Friday. However, the commission has clarified that the Aadhaar card will not be accepted as a standalone document. "Electoral lists prepared during the recent SIR exercise in Bihar will also be considered valid documents. However, submission of fake or forged documents will be treated as a punishable offence," the official warned. Live Events State Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said all prepar…

Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls 2025: Balancing Electoral ... Read • Learn • Grow Sapan Gupta Comprehensive analysis of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls covering 51 crore voters. Examines verification process, timeline, political implications, and voter impact. TheSpecial Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rollsrepresents one of the most extensive voter verification initiatives in democratic history, encompassing51 crore electorsacross 12 states and union territories. Phase-II of this politically significant exercise commenced onNovember 4, 2025, with over5.3 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs)undertaking door-to-door verification until December 4, 2025. This comprehensive revision occurs amid preparations for crucial2026 state assembly electionsin Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala, generating both support and controversy regarding its implementation and potential impact on voter inclusion, particularly among marginalized communities. The SIR process marks a fundamental shift from previous revisions by transferring greater responsibility to voters for establishing eligibility, raising critical questions about balancing electoral integr…

Preparations for SIR of voter rolls begin in Arunachal, final list to be ... Home India Preparations for SIR of voter rolls begin in Arunachal, final list to... India Preparations for SIR of voter rolls begin in Arunachal, final list to be published on Sept 22: CEO PTI 08 June, 2026 04:47 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ Itanagar, Jun 8 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh has begun preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with house-to-house voter verification scheduled from June 15 and the final list to be published on September 22, a senior official said on Monday. Addressing a press briefing here, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said the revision exercise aims to ensure an accurate and updated electoral roll across the state. As per the schedule, booth-level officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door verification and collect enumeration forms between June 15 and July 14. The draft electoral roll will be published on July 21, while the final list will be released on September 22 after disposal of claims and objections, Sain said. Show Full Article Arunachal Pradesh currently has 8,87,505 registered electors…

32,000 BLOs to launch door-to-door voter roll revision drive in ... RANCHI: Jharkhand will roll out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from June 30, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) conducting a large-scale door-to-door verification exercise across the state. Talking to media persons in Ranchi, Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar said BLOs will distribute enumeration forms to voters and carry out verifications from June 30 to July 29, after which the draft voter list will be published on August 5. The final publication of the voter list is scheduled for October 7, 2026. Notably, the SIR is to be completed within 100 days of the issuance of the notification in Jharkhand. “Around 32,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state,” said the Chief Electoral Officer. The draft electoral rolls will be published on August 5, while claims and objections can be filed between August 5 and September 4, he added. Kumar said the exercise is aimed at ensuring that no eligible Indian citizen is left out of the voter list. New voters can submit Form-6 applicatio…

ECI begins process of pre-intensive revision of electoral rolls in Tirupati TIRUPATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken the Pre-Intensive Revision process in Tirupati as part of preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls aimed at comprehensive verification of voters. As part of the exercise, officials are verifying family details of voters who were 40 years old in 2002 to track continuity and changes in the electorate. According to officials, Tirupati had about 2.80 lakh voters in 2002, which has increased to around 3.50 lakh, reflecting population growth and migration over the years. Under the SIR process, authorities will publish a Draft Electoral Roll that will include all electors whose Enumeration Forms have been received. Lists of absent, shifted, deceased and duplicate voters will not be included in the Draft Roll and will be uploaded separately on the Chief Electoral Officer website for public information. Officials will issue notices to electors whose details could not be matched or linked with previous Special Intensive Revision records. Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers wi…

ECI publishes Manipur draft roll after over 19.34 lakh electors submit ... The Election Commission of India (ECI) on July 5 published the draft electoral roll for Manipur after completing the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, with more than 19.34 lakh eligible electors submitting their enumeration forms across the state. According to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, the enumeration exercise was carried out between May 30 and June 28. Of the 20,93,076 potential electors, 19,34,399 submitted their forms, recording a 92.42 per cent response rate. The revision process also identified 43,000 deceased electors (2.06 per cent), 1,08,283 electors who had shifted residence, were absent or fell under other categories (5.17 per cent), and 7,394 electors (0.35 per cent) with multiple registrations. Officials said these duplicate entries would be retained at only one location. The exercise was conducted across all 16 districts through a network of 60 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 84 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), 317 Booth Level Officer (BLO) Supervisors and 2,956 Booth Level Officers. The CEO's office sai…

Karnataka Electoral Roll Revision: 55 Lakh Forms Distributed Karnataka News Updated Jul 1, 2026 Karnataka's Electoral Roll Revision Gains Momentum with 55 Lakh Forms Distributed in 2 Days The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka has distributed nearly 55 lakh forms in two days. Officials identified over 2,500 electors as absent, shifted, or deceased during field verification. The state government has enabled digital attendance for officials via the Kartavya app. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on October 7. I IANS Jul 1, 2026 · 3 min read · 30 views Save Listen Copy K'taka: SIR process gathers pace with nearly 55 lakh forms distributed in two days Bengaluru, July 1 The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka gathered pace on its second day, with Booth Level Officers distributing nearly 55 lakh Enumeration Forms to voters across the state. The Election Commission also released preliminary field verification data. During the exercise, 2,565 electors were marked as absent, shifted, dead, duplicate and others (ASDDO), while 21 electors were found to be untraceable or absent. Officials…

Confident that final electoral rolls after SIR will be inclusive, error-free: Manipur CM The final electoral roll will be published on September 6. After attending a workshop on SIR Phase II at the BJP State office, the Chief Minister said he was confident that the exercise would be inclusive and the final voter list would be error-free

Delhi SIR: 13,000 BLOs To Begin Door-To-Door Verification From June 30 ... By Chetna Shree Wed, 27 May 2026 02:38 PM (IST) Source: JND Related Articles HighLights Door-to-door voter verification starts June 30. 13,000 BLOs deployed for city-wide enumeration. Final Delhi voter list out October 7, 2026. Delhi SIR: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi is set to begin on June 30. Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Kumar on Wednesday announced that booth-level officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits across the city to ensure the exercise is carried out in a transparent manner. ALSO READ: 'Exclusion From Voter List During SIR Doesn't Mean Cancellation Of Citizenship': Supreme Court | Top Quotes 10-Day Training, Strict Checks, And Transparency Addressing a press conference, Kumar outlined the timeline and measures for the upcoming drive. Ahead of the field visits, in-house preparations, including staff training and printing of enumeration forms and other papers, will take place from June 20 to June 29. According to news agency PTI, there are checks and balances at every step of the verification process, and political parties will be involved through …

EC announces Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states ... The Election Commission (EC) on Monday announced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories, where all of the registered 51 crore electors would have to submit enumeration forms by December 4 to remain on the draft roll. All those who cannot be traced back to the last intensive revision of rolls in 2002-2005 would be required to submit documents to establish their eligibility to remain on the final list. According to the EC, the exercise will be carried out in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Assembly elections are due in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and West Bengal early next year. In the second phase, the EC has expanded its indicative list of 11 documents that electors can submit to 13, adding Aadhaar and an extract of the Bihar SIR roll. All those born after July 1, 1987, would be required to submit eligibility documents for themselves as well as their parents. The Bihar SIR roll can be submitted as a proof of electors’ p…

SIR begins in Karnataka today: What voters need to know Starting Wednesday, June 30, a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will be carried out in Karnataka, where 5.54 crore voters, spread across 34 electoral districts in the state, will be verified. The exercise is being carried out after a 24-year-gap — the last SIR was conducted in 2002. The mapping process On the heels of the SIR exercise, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had begun a mapping of legacy and current electoral rolls earlier this year.The total electors mapped by freezing the electoral rolls on June 16 is 5.08 crore, leaving 46.53 lakh voters under the unmapped category. The number of unmapped voters could change. “The mapping will continue until July,” Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner V Anbu Kumar told reporters on Monday. The four electoral districts of theBengaluruUrban revenue district have the highest number of unmapped voters. In BBMP South district, 6.23 lakh voters are unmapped; BBMP Central 4.92 lakh; BBMP North 5.79 lakh and theBangaloreUrban electoral district 7.65 lakh voters are unmapped. In 17 of the 34 electoral districts, the percentage of voters mapped exceeded 95 per …

SIR to begin on June 30, final electoral roll on October 7: Delhi CEO The voters will be provided two copies of the enumeration forms, one of which will be filled out and returned to the BLOs; they will also have the facility to submit completed enumeration forms online

Delhi Political Parties Prepare for SIR Voter Exercise Delhi-NCR · 18 May 2026 Delhi Political Parties Gear Up for Voter Registration Exercise Starting June 30 Political parties in Delhi are making final preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, set to begin on June 30 with door-to-door verification by booth level officers. Bhasha Times Newsroom Read in हिन्दी Share Political outfits in Delhi are preparing for the upcoming SIR exercise in the national capital, which will commence from June 30 across the city with door-to-door visits by booth level officers (BLOs). The BJP has appointed booth level agents-2 (BLAs-2) for over 12,600 polling booths, with Delhi BJP leader Sanket Gupta in charge of the SIR process for the party. These agents are appointed by recognised political parties to help BLOs verify voter details, identify duplicate or shifted voters, and assist people with enrolment, deletion, correction, or transfer of voter records through prescribed forms. Former Congress MLA Anil Bhardwaj has been appointed as the general secretary (organisation) of Delhi, becoming the first to hold the post. The Congress party has appointed BLAs-2 for booths…

SIR Begins In 5 Places Tuesday, Amid Concerns For Passport Denial To ... New Delhi:Amid controversy of deleted names during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and alleged denial of passport, ration cards etc, the month-long exercise for the roll revision in Delhi, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Maharashtra begins on Tuesday. During this period the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house verification of voters, add new names and delete those who have moved out of the state or have died. The exercise will also see rationalisation of polling stations. The draft list will be published on August 5 and the final list will be published on October 7. Ahead of the SIR, the electoral officials of these held states and the Union Territory of Delhi held meetings with Booth Level Agents of political parties, and mapped existing voters with their enrolment in the previous SIR lists. For Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra the reference point is the 2002 SIR list, while for Jharkhand it is 2003, and Meghalaya it is 2005. Delhi has 1.45 crore voters, Karnataka has 5.55 crore, Maharashtra has 9.86 crore, Jharkhand 2.64 crore and Meghalaya about 23 lakh. Ahead of the exercise in Karn…

Electoral roll revision under ECI Phase 3 to begin May 20 Reported by Bit Irom The state’s revision drive will officially begin on May 20, 2026, with house-to-house verification scheduled from May 30 to June 28. The ECI has announced the third phase of SIR to be conducted across 16 states and three Union Territories, including the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. According to an official press release from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), the revision process in Manipur will commence on May 20, with July 1, 2026, designated as the qualifying date. To ensure accurate data, approximately 2,996 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house verification and enumeration across the state from May 30 to June 28. Preliminary preparations, including official training and printing of enumeration documents, will take place from May 20 to May 29, while the rationalisation of polling stations is slated for completion by June 28. The draft electoral roll will be published on July 5, after which citizens can submit claims and objections until August 4. The disposal of these claims will continue …

SIR exercise to kick off in Karnataka from June 20 BENGALURU: The stage is set for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka that will commence on June 20 (Saturday). The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, will start printing enumeration forms from Saturday, and it will take nine days to reach the Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who will start visiting the houses of voters from June 30 with the forms. On May 14 this year, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced phase three of the SIR exercise in 20 states and Union Territories from June 20. It may be recalled that the upcoming exercise is the ninth such revision in Karnataka, with the last one conducted in 2002, when there were around 3 crore voters in the state. CEO Karnataka V Anbukkumar said that printing of over 11 crore enumeration forms will start from June 20. There are 5,55,74,064 voters in Karnataka. Each eligible voter will be given two custom-made partially pre-printed forms. The voters will have to fill both the forms— one must be handed over to the BLOs. The second, attested by the BLO, will be retained by the voter. “People’s involvement will start from June 30…

Delhi Congress steps up SIR preparations, appoints BLAs in ... - ThePrint Home India Delhi Congress steps up SIR preparations, appoints BLAs in over 10,000 booths India Delhi Congress steps up SIR preparations, appoints BLAs in over 10,000 booths PTI 28 February, 2026 09:49 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) The Delhi Congress on Saturday said it has intensified its organisational preparations ahead of the upcoming special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, having appointed booth level agents in 10,138 booths across Delhi, an official statement said. Addressing a meeting of Lok Sabha, district and assembly observers, and BLA-1 representatives, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav said the initiative is part of the Congress’ Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, aimed at strengthening the party structure at the booth level. “As a result of the combined efforts of our block presidents, assembly observers, and BLA-1 members, Delhi Congress has appointed BLA-2 in 10,138 booths. The process for the remaining 3,010 booths is in full swing and will be completed soon after Holi,” Yadav said. Show Full Article The BLA-2 workers scrut…

CM Shivakumar launches Karnataka's SIR drive, urges voters to complete ... Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. NATIONAL News Alert CM Shivakumar launches Karnataka’s SIR drive, urges voters to complete Enumeration Forms By: Agencies Date: June 30, 2026 Share post: WhatsApp Facebook X ReddIt Telegram Linkedin Bengaluru, June 30: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday launched Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by filling out his own Enumeration Form at his Sadashivanagar residence and urged all eligible voters to complete the exercise to safeguard their voting rights. He underlined that voter registration is key to accessing government benefits. The Chief Minister received the Enumeration Form from election officials and submitted the completed form as the statewide month-long house-to-house verification exercise commenced. Bengaluru South Deputy Commissioner Yashwanth Gurukar, whose jurisdiction includes Doddalahalli village in Kanakapura…

Manipur SIR: Over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms collected; final ... ANI The enumeration phase was conducted between May 30 and June 28. Imphal: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday published the draft electoral roll for Manipur following the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, during which over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms were collected from eligible electors across the state. According to a press note issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, the enumeration phase was conducted between May 30 and June 28. All claims and objections will be disposed of by September 2, while the final electoral roll will be published on September 6. Read More: Mizoram SIR: Over 8.28 lakh of 8.75 lakh Electors submit forms Out of 20,93,076 potential electors, 19,34,399 (92.42 per cent) submitted enumeration forms. The exercise also identified 43,000 deceased electors (2.06 per cent), 1,08,283 shifted, absent or other electors (5.17 per cent), and 7,394 electors (0.35 per cent) with multiple registrations, who will be retained at only one location. Live Events The revision exercise was carried out through 16 districts…

Delhi SIR starts Today: EC on demolished house owner address in ... Delhi SIR:A day before the rollout of theSpecial Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Capital, Chief Electoral Officer Alok Kumar on Monday said the matter involving eligible electors whose houses have been demolished will be discussed with the Election Commission of India. Starting Tuesday, more than 13,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will begin house-to-house visits in Delhi on June 30 to distribute enumeration forms in which electors are required to fill out details as per the last SIR. This phase will conclude on July 29. “Those whose houses have been demolished will not be at their given address. When the BLO goes there, they will find an empty ground. So how will he give an enumeration form? If the elector fills the form online, how will the verification take place? If a filled enumeration form is not collected, then their names will not appear in the draft electoral roll,” Kumar said.’ “In such cases, if someone’s name is not in the draft electoral roll, they can fill a Form 6 along with a declaration of their new address,” he explained. “If there have been demolitions, then those are speci…

Telangana Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for Voters Begins June 25 ... Translate: English తెలుగు Text Size: 100% The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana is set to commence from June 25 , according to an official announcement. The exercise aims to update and verify voter details across the state, ensuring accurate electoral rolls ahead of future elections. Voters are advised to keep their documents ready and cooperate with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) who will conduct house-to-house visits during this period. During the enumeration phase, BLOs will visit each household three times to collect information. Residents are required to fill the Enumeration Form provided by these officers and submit it during these visits. New voters who wish to register can apply using Form-6 , which can be submitted both physically and online. The online submission is available through the ECISVEEP portal and the ECINET mobile application , making the process more accessible to tech-savvy citizens. Advertisement Download our App Voters facing any issues or requiring assistance can contact the dedicated helpline number 1950 for support. The draft electoral rolls will be publ…

SIR to be rolled out in Telangana soon - Know documents needed SIR in Telangana Hyderabad: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ list in Telangana and other states that are not covered in phase I and II is likely to be conducted soon. On Saturday, January 24, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the SIR in the remaining states will be rolled out soon as he described “pure” electoral rolls as the bedrock of democracy. Documents needed during SIR in Telangana, other states During the enumeration phase, voters need not give any documents. However, during the notice phase, they are required to submit documents if they remain unmapped or ‘logical discrepancies’ surface. In the enumeration form, electors can either give details of themselves or their relatives from the previous SIR. Giving either detail will help in linking or mapping. Such electors will not be required to submit any documents except enumeration forms. The relatives for the sake of mapping include: Father Mother Maternal grandfather Maternal grandmother Paternal grandfather Paternal grandmother Those whose name or a relative’s name (progeny concept) is not listed will be asked to submit documents at …

SIR to begin in Delhi on June 29; draft electoral roll to be published ... With the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls beginning on Tuesday, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashok Kumar on Monday said the office will chalk out a plan with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include eligible voters whose houses have been demolished recently. Addressing a press conference at his office in Kashmere Gate, he acknowledged that the issue has emerged ahead of the exercise. Kumar said the matter of residents displaced due to recent demolition drives has been flagged and a suitable mechanism will be worked out in consultation with the poll panel to ensure that eligible electors are not deprived of their voting rights. “This is an issue that has come up. We will discuss it with the Election Commission of India and chalk out a strategy,” he said. Also Read:1st phase of SIR: Punjab begins house-to-house voter enumeration from Thursday The SIR of electoral rolls will formally commence on June 30 with house-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the national Capital. More than 13,000 BLOs have been deployed for the exercise and will visit hous…

K'taka: SIR process gathers pace with nearly 55 lakh forms distributed ... K'taka: SIR process gathers pace with nearly 55 lakh forms distributed in two days By IANS | Updated: July 1, 2026 20:50 IST 2026-07-01T20:45:17+5:30 2026-07-01T20:50:13+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Bengaluru, July 1 The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka gathered pace on ... K'taka: SIR process gathers pace with nearly 55 lakh forms distributed in two days Bengaluru, July 1 The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka gathered pace on its second day, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) distributing nearly 55 lakh Enumeration Forms (EFs) to voters across the state. The Election Commission also released preliminary field verification data. During the exercise, 2,565 electors were marked as absent, shifted, dead, duplicate and others (ASDDO), while 21 electors were found to be untraceable or absent. Officials identified 816 permanently shifted electors, 1,383 deceased electors and 327 persons who were already enrolled. Eighteen cases were categorised under other reasons. According to the Office of the Chief E…

Udupi: SIR of electoral rolls to begin June 20 - Mangalore Today Udupi, June 3, 2026:The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Udupi district will commence on June 20 as per the directions of the Election Commission of India, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) set to begin door-to-door visits from June 30, District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa T.K. announced on Tuesday.Addressing a press conference at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Manipal, she said the revision exercise will be conducted with October 1 as the qualifying date, and the final electoral roll will be published on October 7. Swaroopa noted that Karnataka last conducted a Special Intensive Revision in 2002. Following Bihar and West Bengal, the exercise is now being undertaken in 16 states and three Union Territories. She explained that amendments introduced to the Representation of the People Act, 1950, in December 2021 allow January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 to be considered qualifying dates for voter registration.Objective of SIRThe primary objective of the revision is to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral roll and no ineligible person is includ…

SIR begins in Delhi today: 13,000 BLOs to verify 1.45 cr voters door to ... More than 13,000 Booth Level Officers will begin knocking on doors across Delhi on Tuesday, launching a month-long verification of nearly 1.45 crore voter records. The house-to-house exercise marks the start of the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in the national capital. BLOs will verify existing voter details, help eligible residents enrol and identify electors who have died, permanently shifted or are registered at more than one place. The exercise also begins in Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and Jharkhand on June 30. Delhi currently has 1,45,10,298 registered voters, including 67,98,142 women and 1,024 third-gender electors. Briefing reporters on Monday ahead of the rollout, Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer Alok Kumar laid out the schedule and mechanics of the exercise. The verification phase will run until July 29, after which a draft electoral roll will be released on August 5. A window for filing claims and objections will then remain open until September 4, with the process of reviewing and resolving these claims continuing through October 3. The final, updated voter list i…

SIR begins in Arunachal Pradesh, final electoral roll to be published ... OUR CORRESPONDENT ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh began preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls, with house-to-house voter verification scheduled from June 15 and the final electoral roll to be published on September 22, Chief Electoral Officer Pawan Kumar Sain said on Monday. Addressing a press briefing in Itanagar, Sain said the exercise, based on the qualifying date of July 1, aimed to ensure an accurate and updated voter list across the State. He said booth level officers would conduct door-to-door verification and collect enumeration forms between June 15 and July 14, while the draft roll would be published on July 21. Also Read:Three Northeastern States Launch SIR Process; Draft Rolls to Be Released July 5

Karnataka SIR: 55 lakh enumeration forms distributed in two days Share: Copied Listen to Article Audio Loading voice… 0.85× 1× 1.15× 1.3× 1.5× Synopsis In just two days, Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision has reached nearly 10% of its 5.54 crore electorate — but the real story is the scale of the cleanup: over 1,383 deceased voters and 816 permanently shifted electors already flagged. With the final roll due on 7 October, how accurately this exercise captures ground reality will matter far beyond a routine revision. Key Takeaways 54,68,607 Enumeration Forms distributed across Karnataka by 6 pm on 1 July 2026 — 9.87% of the total electorate. Karnataka has 5,54,32,314 registered electors as of 16 June 2026 , per the Chief Electoral Officer's office. Field verification flagged 1,383 deceased electors , 816 permanently shifted , and 327 already enrolled elsewhere. The Kartavya app's OOD feature activated to allow digital attendance for BLOs conducting house-to-house visits. The SIR runs until 29 July ; draft roll publishes 5 August ; final roll on 7 October 2026 . Shivakumar and Booker Prize-winner Banu Mushtaq publicly participated in the exercise on its opening day. The Election…

SIR in Karnataka: Door-to-door enumeration begins from Chief Minister’s home; D.K. Shivakumar urges voters to complete the exercise The Chief Minister said the SIR process had formally begun in the State and urged voters to ensure that their details in the electoral rolls were up to date.

Let SIR process complete first: Karnataka CM Shivakumar says state ... Addressing a press conference here, he added that the state government has decided to postpone the Assembly session, originally planned for July, to August as several officials, MLAs and political parties remain engaged in the SIR process. "We had planned to convene it earlier, possibly in the second or third week, and therefore wanted to allow 15 days' time. But now, because of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, we have arrived at a different decision. Let the SIR process be completed first," he said. He further said that the notification process related to SIR will continue till August 5, and until then, elected representatives and officials are fully occupied with ensuring that eligible voters are not left out of the electoral rolls. "The notification process will conclude on August 5. Until then, MLAs and officials are engaged in ensuring that eligible voters remain on the electoral rolls in their respective constituencies. Leaders from all political parties are also occupied with this exercise, and we do not want to disturb them," he added. The Chief Minister added that the As…

SIR kicks off in Delhi; 7.6k forms digitised on Day 1 New Delhi Booth-level election officers (BLOs) on Tuesday distributed 168,291 enumeration forms and digitised 7,605 forms as of the evening on the first day of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll exercise, according to officials with the chief electoral office (CEO). On the first day, chief minister Rekha Gupta completed the process of SIR by submitting the enumeration forms for herself and her family. She appealed to Delhi’s eligible voters to cooperate for the smooth conduct of the exercise. “Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today completed the formalities under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by submitting the enumeration form for herself and her family. She appealed to all eligible electors in Delhi to participate in the ongoing revision process by filling their enumeration forms accurately and submitting them to their respective BLOs within the prescribed timeline,” the Chief Minister’s Office said in a post on X. The exercise, which began across all 13 districts of the national capital, will continue till July 29, with BLOs visiting every household to distribute and collect enumeration forms…

Karnataka SIR To Begin From June 30, Three-Month Voter Roll Revision ... Bengaluru, June 29: Karnataka will take up its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters beginning from June 30, Tuesday, which will be conducted during the next three months. SIR exercise begins Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Karnataka State Election Commissioner Anbukumar said that the house to house visits by the BLOs will begin on Tuesday and will be concluded by July 29. Voter mapping progress Karnataka has over 5.45 crore voters and so far, the State Election Commission has completed mapping of little over five crore voters, amounting to over 91%. The present exercise will be concentrating on mapping the remaining 45 lakh, Anbukumar said. Also Watch: Political party involvement To ensure fair SIR, the Election Commission has also appointed Booth Level Officers from all the political parties, including Congress, BJP, JD(S), Aam Aadmi Party and others, who would have access to the draft electoral rolls to ensure no legitimate votes are deleted from the list. Claims and verification timeline The draft electoral roll will be published by Aug 5 and there will be time till Sept 4, to file any claims o…

SIR 2025: Guidelines by ECI | SCC Times The Election Commission of India (‘ECI’) has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories . This step aims to update the electoral rolls, ensuring inclusion of eligible citizens and removal of ineligible entries. The SIR will be conducted in the following: Andaman & Nicobar Islands Chhattisgarh Goa Gujarat Kerala Lakshadweep Madhya Pradesh Puducherry Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh West Bengal The qualifying date for inclusion in the electoral roll is 1-1-2026 . Any citizen who turns 18 years old on or before this date is eligible to be enrolled. What is SIR Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Roll is a focused, large-scale voter verification and roll updating exercise conducted by the ECI . The goal of SIR is to ensure that the electoral rolls are accurate, inclusive, and up to date before major elections. It is designed to: Include new eligible voters (especially those turning 18 by 1-1-2026) Remove ineligible entries (such as deceased, duplicate, or shifted voters) Correct existing voter details to ensure accuracy The Commission refers to its earlier order dated 24.06.2025…