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8 July 2026

Telangana electoral roll revision

The topic provides a practical example of the electoral roll revision process and the use of e-governance tools in election administration, which serves as useful context for questions on the Representation of the People Act or administrative transparency.

1 min read Day 17 of 76 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is currently underway in Telangana.
  • 96% of enumeration forms have been distributed across the state as of the latest reporting.
  • Nirmal district has achieved 100% distribution of enumeration forms.
  • Hyderabad district recorded 81.5% distribution, with reported lags in the digitisation process.
  • The digitisation process involves booth-level officers collecting filled-in forms and uploading them via a designated mobile application.

Part of a longer story

This is day 17 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 integration of digital technology by the Election Commission enhance the efficiency of this exercise? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of the electoral process in India, what is the primary role of the booth-level officer during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?

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