Election Commission Gears Up for Nationwide Voter List Revision

The Election Commission is intensifying its efforts to revise voter lists across India. Progress has been evaluated on mapping current electors with previous records. The initiative aims to streamline the voter list by removing foreign illegal migrants. Election Commissioners are meeting to finalize the rollout strategy.

The Election Commission is accelerating its preparations for a nationwide special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists, assessing progress made on aligning current electors with previous records.

This revision aims to refine the voter list, primarily to exclude illegal foreign migrants by verifying places of birth. Election Commissioners and state electoral officers are meeting to ensure a smooth rollout.

To avoid overlap, states with upcoming local body elections will be temporarily exempt. In areas like Bihar, where updates have already been completed, the next phase of the nationwide initiative will soon be underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)