With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Odisha, consider the following statements: 1. The final electoral roll count in Odisha after the SIR was 30 million electors. 2. The SIR process resulted in the removal of over 20.56 lakh voters from the electoral roll. 3. Forms 6, 7, and 8 are the standard forms used for the continuous updating of electoral rolls. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Odisha SIR: More Than 20 Lakh Voters Deleted From Electoral Roll

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims· 22 September 2026

Electoral roll integrity and administrative transparency: a GS2 Polity and Governance case study.

Why in news

Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer announced the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which resulted in the removal of over 20 lakh voters.

Background

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Odisha began on May 30, 2026, starting with 31.4 million electors. The process resulted in the removal of 20.56 lakh voters due to death and relocation, while 24,777 were found ineligible after hearing claims and objections.

Facts for Prelims

FactOdisha SIR: 20.56 lakh voters removed from the electoral roll between May and September 2026
FactFinal electoral roll count in Odisha after SIR: 31.63 million electors
FactForms 6, 7, and 8 are used for the continuous updating of electoral rolls
PostChief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the authority responsible for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Odisha, consider the following statements:

The final electoral roll count in Odisha after the SIR was 30 million electors.
The SIR process resulted in the removal of over 20.56 lakh voters from the electoral roll.
Forms 6, 7, and 8 are the standard forms used for the continuous updating of electoral rolls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The final count was 31.63 million electors.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Ensuring accurate voter lists to prevent 'ghost' voting and electoral fraud
Administrative efficiency: Balancing the logistical challenges of large-scale deletions with the right to suffrage
Public awareness: Addressing the gap in voter awareness regarding the use of Forms 6, 7, and 8

Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Right to Suffrage · Democracy · Administrative Transparency

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