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Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, phase two
After Bihar, the Election Commission extended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to 12 States and Union Territories, covering about 51 crore voters, with house-to-house enumeration from 4 November 2025.
What changed
The Election Commission announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on 27 October 2025 for 12 States and UTs, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, covering about 51 crore voters. House-to-house enumeration began on 4 November 2025, followed by a claims-and-objections stage. Final rolls were scheduled for February 2026, with extensions granted in some States. Assam was left for separate orders. The Commission said Aadhaar may be used as an identity document but is not proof of citizenship.
Foundation connections
Read reform issues under the Act for roll preparation under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and institutional independence for the Election Commission's role.
Exam use and limits
- Prelims: Electoral rolls are prepared under the RP Act, 1950. Article 324 vests superintendence in the Election Commission, and Article 326 sets adult suffrage.
- Mains: Weigh roll accuracy against the risk of exclusion, and how much documentation burden falls on voters.
Source: All India Radio News (Prasar Bharati)