Assembly elections 2026: ECI may roll out SIR in remaining 17 States, 5 UTs post polls

Why in news

The Election Commission is considering rolling out the third phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for voters' lists in 17 states and 5 UTs after the April 2026 Assembly elections.

Background

The Election Commission plans to conduct the final phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to clean up electoral rolls. It has already completed SIR in 10 states and 3 Union Territories, covering approximately 60 crore voters.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for conducting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists.
• FactSIR has already been conducted in 10 states and 3 Union Territories, covering nearly 60 crore voters.
• FactThe final phase of SIR is planned for 17 states and 5 Union territories following the April 2026 Assembly elections.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of periodic and intensive revision of electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of the democratic electoral process in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Data integrity: Preventing inclusion of deceased or shifted voters to ensure 'one person, one vote'
• Logistical bottleneck: Challenges in updating massive voter databases across diverse geographical terrains
• Inclusionary gap: Ensuring marginalized and migrant populations are accurately captured in the electoral rolls

Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Voter List Revision · Democratic Process · Administrative Efficiency · Special Intensive Revision

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