Electoral Roll Overhaul: 12 States Undergo Special Voter Revision

The electoral landscape is bracing for a major update with the Chief Election Commissioner announcing the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) spanning 12 States and Union Territories. Voter lists in these regions will be frozen at midnight tonight, marking the official start of the intensive re-verification process. Unique forms will be distributed to voters, containing all relevant information. The SIR is a fundamental exercise aimed at creating pristine voter lists, ensuring no eligible citizen is overlooked and no unqualified individual is listed. This thorough revision process includes a detailed check of each voter’s details. A key objective is the verification of place of birth to identify and remove non-citizens, a measure heightened by concerns regarding undocumented migrants from neighboring countries.