The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a significant extension to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across twelve states and union territories. The commission has pushed the enumeration deadline to December 11, providing additional time for the crucial voter list verification process.
Revised Timeline for Electoral Roll Revision
In an official notification released on Sunday, the ECI declared that the deadline for enumeration has been extended from December 4 to December 11. This one-week extension affects the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise that aims to update and verify voter lists in selected regions.
The revision process involves door-to-door verification, addition of new eligible voters, removal of duplicate or ineligible entries, and correction of existing voter information. The extended timeline will allow election officials to conduct more thorough verification and ensure comprehensive coverage of all residential areas.
States and Union Territories Affected
The Special Intensive Revision exercise is currently underway in the following twelve states and union territories: Uttar Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
These regions represent diverse geographical and demographic landscapes across India, from the northern plains of Uttar Pradesh to the southern coastal states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and the island territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
Implications for Voter Registration
The extension provides citizens with additional time to ensure their names are correctly listed in the electoral rolls. Voters who haven't yet verified their details or need to make corrections now have until December 11 to approach election officials or use online facilities where available.
This revision assumes particular significance as it helps maintain the accuracy of voter databases ahead of potential elections in these states. The Election Commission has emphasized the importance of having error-free electoral rolls to ensure free and fair elections when they are conducted.
Political parties and election watchdogs have welcomed the extension, noting that adequate time for electoral roll revision is essential for democratic integrity. The additional week will help address any backlog in processing applications and ensure maximum voter inclusion.
