Here’s a detailed article based on the information provided by Election Commission of India:
The Union Election Commission has announced that Phase 2 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will commence from 4 November 2025, covering 12 states and Union Territories. The process—aimed at enhancing the accuracy and integrity of the voter list—will impact approximately 51 crore electors nationwide.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Chhattisgarh
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Kerala
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Puducherry
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
During a press briefing, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar remarked the enumeration form for the upcoming SIR will differ from previous ones—including the last roll revision in 2002-04. The roll revision will be “frozen” just prior to the exercise in the listed states/UTs, making it essential for citizens to review and update their registration details.
The SIR initiative comes as part of the commission’s broader efforts to ensure electoral integrity ahead of crucial state and national elections. With tens of crores of voters affected, the process will involve door-to-door enumeration, verification of existing records, additions of new voters and deletions of obsolete entries.
This revision is expected to bolster transparency and support seamless electoral participation in the upcoming poll cycles.
