SIR 2025 refers to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a major initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to update and purify voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.
Launched in late October 2025, it’s a house-to-house verification drive targeting about 51 crore voters across 12 states and Union Territories: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Purpose
The main goals are to:
• Add new eligible voters, especially those turning 18 by January 1, 2026.
• Remove inaccuracies like entries for deceased people, duplicates, or those who have shifted residences.
• Correct errors in existing voter details to make the rolls more accurate, inclusive, and fraud-resistant.
This helps ensure fair and transparent elections by maintaining a clean, up-to-date voter database.
Timeline and Key Phases
• Preparation and Training: Started October 28, 2025, with training for officials like Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
• Form Distribution and Enumeration: Began November 4, 2025; BLOs visit homes (up to three times for locked houses) until December 4, 2025, to distribute forms, verify details, and collect applications—no documents are needed during visits.
• Draft Roll Publication: December 9, 2025.
• Claims and Objections: December 9, 2025, to January 8, 2026—voters can file corrections, additions, or deletions.
• Final Roll Publication: February 7, 2026 (qualifying date: January 1, 2026).
Process Highlights
• BLOs use digital tools like ECINet for real-time updates and carry forms for new registrations (e.g., Form 6 for additions).
• Political parties and the public get access to draft rolls for review.
• Focus on rationalizing polling stations (aiming for up to 1,200 voters per station) and standardizing addresses.
• Aadhaar linking follows ECI guidelines from September 2025.
If you’re a voter in one of these areas, expect a BLO visit soon—respond promptly to update your details. For more, check your state’s Chief Electoral Officer website.