The schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral records in a number of states will be revealed by the Election Commission on Monday. The statement will start a process to update voter records in advance of Assembly elections, and it is anticipated to be made during a press event at 4:15 p.m.
This comes after the SIR implementation strategy was finalized during internal meetings with state chief election officials. With an emphasis on states like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry that are getting ready for the 2026 Assembly elections, the revision attempts to guarantee voter list accuracy and monitor changes in elector information.
According to official confirmation, on October 27, the Election Commission (EC) will provide the SIR timetable for a number of states. The press conference is anticipated to center on this adjustment, despite the fact that the topic was not specified in the formal media invitation. Logistical preparation has been discussed in previous sessions, and the SIR aims to update and standardize voter rolls. The states involved and the first phase timetable will probably be included in the announcement.
Ten to fifteen states may be included in the first phase, according to sources, particularly those that will have Assembly elections in the upcoming year. States that have been selected for early participation are Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
In order to coordinate the SIR deployment and provide clarification on processes, the poll authority has already convened two conferences with state chief election officials. The revising process will be postponed in states where local body elections are scheduled or already underway. In order to make mapping against new data easier, a few of states have now made their prior voter lists accessible online.
Verifying the places of birth of illegal foreign migrants is the goal of the voter roll revision project, which has gained more importance in the wake of crackdowns in areas where undocumented populations from Bangladesh and Myanmar reside.
