Electoral Rolls Overhaul: Nationwide Voter List Revision

The Election Commission announced phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls covering 36.73 crore voters across 16 states and 3 Union Territories starting May 30. This initiative aims to eliminate ineligible voters. Final results are expected by December 23 across various regions.

The Election Commission has launched phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, spanning 16 states and three Union Territories. This phase, targeting 36.73 crore voters, begins on May 30 and aims to eliminate ineligible voters from the voter lists.

Opposition-ruled states including Punjab, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Telangana are among those involved in this comprehensive exercise. The initiative mobilizes over 3.94 lakh booth level officers and 3.42 lakh booth level agents from political parties, facilitating a thorough door-to-door voter verification process.

Completion of this phase will precede the upcoming Census exercise. While final electoral rolls will be issued at varied dates, the last to publish will be Tripura on December 23. The exercise has witnessed significant voter list reductions and expects to further enhance electoral integrity nationwide.