Progress Report on India's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Significant Advancements in Electoral Roll Revision
New Delhi, Dec 7: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced notable advancements in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). According to the ECI's daily update, most states and Union Territories have nearly completed the distribution and digitization of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs).
The enumeration process commenced on November 4 and is set to conclude on December 11. Its primary goal is to refresh and verify the electoral rolls nationwide, facilitated by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by recognized political parties.
As per the bulletin, Lakshadweep, Goa, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands have achieved a full distribution rate of EFs.
Rajasthan, with the exception of the 193-Anta Assembly Constituency—where the revision has been postponed due to a bye-election—also reported complete distribution.
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Puducherry recorded distribution rates of 99.99%, 99.99%, and 99.98%, respectively.
In terms of digitization, Lakshadweep and Rajasthan have also reached 100% completion.
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh closely followed with digitization rates of 99.89% and 99.83%, respectively.
West Bengal achieved 99.54%, while Gujarat reported 99.04% in digitization.
Conversely, Tamil Nadu and Kerala exhibited slower progress in this area, with Tamil Nadu at 99% and Kerala at 96.89%.
Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest electorate exceeding 15.44 crore, completed 99.94% distribution but reported a digitization rate of 95.72%.
Overall, across the 12 states and Union Territories, a total of 50.94 crore forms have been distributed, representing 99.94% of electors.
Digitization has reached 50.06 crore forms, equating to 98.22%.
The bulletin further clarifies that the digitized figures include entries marked as absent, shifted, deceased, or duplicates.
The ECI has encouraged recognized political parties to appoint additional BLAs as necessary to sustain the verification process's momentum.
Additionally, the Commission has announced an extension for the submission of forms in Kerala until December 18.