Election Commission Launches Second Phase of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in 12 States and UTs
The Election Commission of India has initiated the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across nine states and three Union Territories, covering approximately 51 crore voters. This exercise involves booth-level officers (BLOs) conducting door-to-door visits to distribute and collect enumeration forms. The goal is to ensure a clean and transparent electoral roll by identifying eligible voters and removing discrepancies. However, the move has faced political opposition, with some leaders alleging potential rigging and others challenging the exercise's arbitrary nature in the Supreme Court. The final electoral rolls are expected to be published by February 7.
Key Points
- The SIR exercise covers 12 States and UTs including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Over 5.3 lakh booth-level officers are involved in the door-to-door enumeration process to verify voter details.
- The first phase of SIR in Bihar resulted in the deletion of over 68 lakh names from the electoral rolls earlier this year.
- Citizens can verify their names via the ECINet App or the official portal to ensure they are not omitted from the rolls.
Exam Facts
- The final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on February 7.
- The toll-free helpline for voter assistance and queries is 1950.
- The SIR exercise in Bihar led to the deletion of 68 lakh names from the electoral rolls.
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