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9 August 2026

Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls

The topic concerns the Election Commission's constitutional mandate to maintain electoral rolls and highlights critical governance challenges regarding the inclusion of marginalized groups in the democratic process.

2 min read Day 40 of 76 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The Election Commission (EC) is conducting the third phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR 3.0) of electoral rolls across 16 States and 3 Union Territories.
  • In 12 States where draft lists are published, 1.58 crore names (11.51% of the electorate) have been deleted due to being absent, shifted, or deceased.
  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu recorded the highest deletion rate at 29.64%; Mizoram recorded the lowest at 5.2%.
  • Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest absolute number of deletions (44.89 lakh).
  • The EC provides a window for claims and objections to allow for additions, deletions, and new registrations.
  • The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the EC's move to carry out SIR.
  • Marginalised groups, such as sex workers in Delhi, face potential exclusion from electoral rolls due to a lack of required documentation (e.g., birth certificates) and inability to verify details via previous mapping.
  • The EC maintains there is no separate process for marginalised groups, and names are removed if mapping and documentation requirements are not met.
  • Challenges in the revision process include the inability of vulnerable populations to provide family-linked documents or proof of residence.

Part of a longer story

This is day 40 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. What are the constitutional and administrative challenges associated with ensuring inclusive participation for marginalised sections of society? 150 words
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  2. The Election Commission of India plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of electoral rolls. Critically examine the balance between the administrative necessity of periodic roll revision and the fundamental right of every eligible citizen to be included in the electoral process, particularly in the context of vulnerable populations lacking standard documentation. 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?

  2. What is the primary reason cited for the large-scale deletion of names during the ongoing SIR 3.0 exercise?

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