India’s Election Commission (EC) has kicked off the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) for electoral rolls, a major exercise aimed at ensuring cleaner, more accurate voter lists in anticipation of critical state polls in 2026. This revision covers 12 key states and Union Territories, bringing the biggest update to Indian electoral rolls in over 20 years.
SIR 2.0: Key Information Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | Enumeration starts Nov 4, 2025 |
| Draft Roll Publishes | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Claims/Objections | Dec 9, 2025 – Jan 8, 2026 |
| Final List Release | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Coverage | 12 states & UTs (>51 crore voters) |
| States/UTs Included | UP, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, Puducherry |
| Not Included | Assam (citizenship update pending) |
| Process Highlights | House-to-house BLO checks, online forms, in-person and digital claims allowed |
Why Is SIR 2.0 Important?
- The EC’s SIR 2.0 is India’s first nationwide voter roll overhaul in two decades, prompted by widespread migration, urbanization, and feedback on outdated records.
- The process ensures dead, migrated, or duplicate entries are removed and genuine new voters are added, with oversight from Booth Level Officers (BLOs) conducting door-to-door verifications.
- The revision is especially crucial for states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry, all headed for significant elections in 2026.
- Assam is excluded due to ongoing NRC and different citizenship verification.
What’s the Timeline and Process?
- Enumeration/House Verification: Nov 4 – Dec 4, 2025
- Draft Rolls Issued: Dec 9, 2025
- Claims/Objections Window: Dec 9, 2025 – Jan 8, 2026
- Hearing/Review: Through Jan 31, 2026
- Final Roll Published: Feb 7, 2026
BLOs visit every household; forms are offered to update entries or register new voters. Citizens can also submit digital forms. Political parties can support claims or objections, ensuring checks and balances.
Official Authoritative Links
- Times of India – SIR 2.0 Full Update
- NDTV Profit – SIR 2.0 Explained & Key Dates
- The Federal – SIR 2.0 Key Points
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FAQs
Q1: Which states are covered under SIR 2.0?
The revision covers UP, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Puducherry.
Q2: What is the process for voter roll correction or new registration?
Booth Level Officers will visit door-to-door to hand out and collect forms. Citizens can also submit online, while appeals against omissions/exclusions can be filed up to January 31, 2026.
