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28 June 2026

Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a core administrative function of the Election Commission of India, directly linked to the constitutional mandate and the Representation of the People Act, making it a standard topic for governance and constitutional questions.

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Notes

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a periodic administrative exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure accurate voter lists.
  • The current phase of SIR involves house-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs), supported by Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from political parties.
  • As of May 12, the combined voter base in Delhi, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand stands at 19,78,94,740.
  • The final electoral rolls for these regions are scheduled for publication on October 7.
  • The SIR process has resulted in significant pruning of rolls; for instance, 12 States/UTs saw a 10.2% reduction in their electoral base, totaling a decline of over 5.18 crore voters.
  • The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the ECI's authority to conduct the SIR process.
  • Exclusions from the current phase include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, pending the completion of the second phase of the Census and weather-related considerations.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in maintaining the integrity of the democratic process in India. How does the Election Commission balance administrative efficiency with electoral transparency? 150 words
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  2. The periodic revision of electoral rolls is a critical function of the Election Commission of India. Analyze the constitutional role of the ECI in managing electoral databases and examine the challenges involved in ensuring the accuracy of voter lists in a diverse and populous country. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India?

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