SIR completes one year: Nearly six crore names deleted so far
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) completed one year of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, resulting in the deletion of nearly six crore ineligible voters.
Background
The SIR was initiated in Bihar and expanded to 19 states and union territories. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the ECI's move to conduct this revision to ensure only eligible citizens remain on the voter list.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for preparing and maintaining electoral rolls.
- FactNearly six crore names were deleted from electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) completed by late 2023.
- FactThe third phase of SIR involves a target population of 36.73 crore voters.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic and intensive revision of electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Prevention of 'ghost voters' and duplicate entries to ensure 'one person, one vote' principle.
- Administrative bottleneck: Challenges in identifying and removing ineligible entries in high-mobility populations.
- Constitutional mandate: Balancing the right to suffrage with the ECI's duty to maintain accurate and updated voter lists.
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Constitutional Validity · Ghost Voters · Democracy · Administrative Efficiency
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