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26 July 2026

Haryana electoral roll revision

The topic provides a practical example of the electoral roll revision process and the use of e-governance in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process, which serves as useful context for questions on the Representation of the People Act.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Haryana completed the first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • Draft electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on July 31, accessible via the official website and designated publication centres.
  • The exercise involved 20,629 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) covering over 2.06 crore electors.
  • Approximately 1.72 crore forms were successfully digitised.
  • Over 33.84 lakh electors were excluded from the rolls due to specific categories: permanent relocation (13.75 lakh), death (7.66 lakh), duplicate registration (2.04 lakh), absence (9.36 lakh), and non-submission of forms (1.01 lakh).

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Haryana electoral roll revision, which has been running since 15 July 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 systematic removal of ineligible entries contribute to the accuracy of the electoral database? 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
    0 / 150 words 8:00

Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India?

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