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15 July 2026

Electoral roll revision in Uttarakhand

The topic provides context on the administrative process of electoral roll revision under the Representation of the People Act, but it is a routine state-level exercise rather than a significant policy shift or national issue.

1 min read Day 24 of 76 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Uttarakhand has completed a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls.
  • The draft voter list contains 71,33,785 registered voters.
  • The voter population has decreased from the previous count of 79,60,762.
  • Approximately 8.26 lakh voters are identified for potential deletion from the rolls.
  • The gender composition of the draft list is 52% male and 47% female.
  • The SIR process involved the distribution and digitisation of enumeration forms between June 7 and July 8.

Part of a longer story

This is day 24 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 digitisation of enumeration forms contribute to administrative efficiency? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India is conducted under the supervision of which constitutional body?

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