ECI Undertakes Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Amid Rising Internal and International Migration
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to address challenges posed by large-scale migration. Migration often leads to individuals being registered in multiple locations or losing their vote in their place of origin. The ECI's initiative, starting with Bihar, aims to clean up voter lists and ensure 'one person, one vote.' This comes as international migration has doubled in three decades, reaching 300 million by mid-2024. The article also discusses the political implications of changing demographics in cities like Mumbai and the impact of nativist politics on national policies.
Key Points
- The ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aims to eliminate duplicate entries in electoral rolls caused by migration.
- International migration has grown significantly, with the number of people living outside their country of birth doubling since 1990.
- Internal migration in India is reshaping urban politics, leading to the rise of nativist movements in states like Maharashtra.
- The upcoming Census 2027 and subsequent delimitation will be heavily influenced by these shifting demographic patterns.
- The right to vote is tied to a particular polling booth where a citizen is 'ordinarily resident'.
Exam Facts
- The ECI's pilot project for SIR begins with the State of Bihar.
- Global international migrant population reached over 300 million by mid-2024.
- The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010 allows NRIs to enroll in electoral rolls.
Read it. Retain it. Recall it.
Get spaced-repetition flashcards, daily quizzes and offline access — free on Android.