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18 August 2026

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a core administrative function of the Election Commission of India, directly relating to the constitutional mandate of conducting free and fair elections and the use of e-governance for electoral integrity.

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Notes

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a periodic exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to update voter databases.
  • The process involves an enumeration phase where Booth Level Officers (BLOs) collect and digitize voter information.
  • Voters are categorized under ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and Others) if their forms remain uncollected or details are incomplete.
  • The Election Commission utilizes AI-based systems to identify logical discrepancies, such as age gaps, mismatched names, and surname inconsistencies.
  • Draft electoral rolls are published following the enumeration phase, after which a claims and objections period allows for public verification.
  • Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) are empowered to verify eligibility, including requesting specific documentation for flagged anomalies.
  • The process aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral roll, though high rates of exclusion due to migration and data gaps remain a significant administrative challenge.

Part of a longer story

This is day 49 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 administrative challenges involved in ensuring an accurate and inclusive voter list? 150 words
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  2. The Election Commission of India plays a pivotal role in upholding the sanctity of the electoral process. Examine the mechanisms used by the Commission for the purification of electoral rolls and the role of technology in identifying anomalies. How does the balance between administrative efficiency and the right to vote impact the electoral registration process? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What does the acronym 'ASDDO' stand for in the context of the Election Commission's electoral roll revision?

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