Karnataka Districts Begin Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Multiple districts in Karnataka, India, including Koppal, Mysuru, Ballari, Vijayanagara, and Raichur, are conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from June 30 to July 29, 2026, as directed by the Election Commission of India. The exercise involves door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers, mapping 2025 voter data with 2002 records, adding new voters, deleting ineligible entries, and correcting errors. Draft rolls publish August 5, with final rolls on October 7.
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Karnataka SIR: Enumeration Form Distribution Crosses 77% in Karnataka
The distribution of enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has crossed 77%, with 4,27,82,130 of the state's 5,54,32,314 electors issued forms as of July 7, 2026. However, digitisation of collected forms remains low at 7.72%. Among districts, Belagavi recorded the highest number of forms distributed at 30.9 lakh, followed by Mysuru (22.27 lakh), Kalaburagi (19.07 lakh), Tumakuru (19.39 lakh), and Bengaluru Urban (16.9 lakh). A total of 17,539 polling stations (29.7% of the state's 59,050) have completed 100% distribution. The revision exercise identified 1,00,843 electors under the ASDDO category, including 42,120 deceased and 49,658 permanently shifted electors. Only 1,46,143 electors submitted forms online. Raichur led in digitisation with 3.71 lakh forms digitised.
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The distribution of enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has crossed the halfway mark, with Booth Level Officers distributing 2.78 crore forms (50.19% of the state's 5.54 crore electors) as of July 4, 2026. The month-long house-to-house enumeration and digitisation exercise, which began on June 30, will continue until July 29. The Election Commission reported that 1.79 million forms have been digitised, and 77,624 electors submitted forms online. During verification, officials identified 13,859 deceased electors, 11,697 permanently shifted electors, and 2,461 already enrolled elsewhere. Kalaburagi district recorded the highest distribution at 14.57 lakh forms, while Raichur led in digitisation. Bengaluru's three divisions showed relatively lower progress. The CEO's office reiterated that BLOs must strictly adhere to ECI guidelines for house-to-house distribution.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Over 2.01 crore Enumeration Forms Distributed as Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Gains Pace in Karnataka
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has gained significant momentum, with over 2.01 crore Enumeration Forms (EFs) distributed across the state within the first four days of the month-long exercise beginning June 30, 2026. According to data from the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, 36.30% of the state's 5.54 crore electors have been reached. The Election Commission reported that 12,07,432 forms have been digitized, and 54,823 electors submitted forms online. During verification, officials identified 8,853 deceased electors, 6,828 electors who permanently shifted, 1,636 already enrolled elsewhere, and 264 untraceable electors, totaling 17,688 cases under the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Other (ASDDO) category for further verification. District-wise, Kalaburagi recorded the highest distribution at 11.59 lakh forms, while Raichur led in digitization with 1,34,288 forms digitized.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Shivamogga DC Says Electors Can Use 2002 Electoral Roll Details to Fill Enumeration Forms
Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti announced that the distribution of enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway. As of July 3, 2026, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have covered 37.85% of the district's 1,519,459 electors, with 575,101 forms distributed. Electors can fill the forms using details from the 2002 electoral roll, accessible via the Karnataka CEO website. Those not on the 2002 roll can use a relative's details. The draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, with claims and objections accepted until September 4. The final roll is set for October 7. The DC emphasized door-to-door distribution by BLOs and warned against BLOs asking electors to meet elsewhere. Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from political parties may assist but cannot carry publicity materials during house visits.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Karnataka CEO Directs BLOs to Follow Guidelines After Complaints of Protocol Violations in Electoral Roll Revision
Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbu Kumar has directed all District Election Officers to ensure Booth Level Officers strictly adhere to Election Commission guidelines during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The directive follows complaints that some BLOs distributed enumeration forms from offices instead of conducting mandatory door-to-door visits. Additionally, a social media video allegedly showed a Booth Level Agent accompanying a BLO and distributing political pamphlets, raising concerns about protocol violations. The Janata Dal (Secular) also alleged that BLOs in Ramanagara distributed forms from a wedding hall. The month-long SIR exercise, which began on June 30, involves house-to-house verification and will continue until July 29.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Mysuru: 3.35 Lakh Enumeration Forms Distributed in Electoral Roll Revision Drive
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is progressing in Mysuru district, India, with 3,35,089 Enumeration Forms (EFs) distributed to eligible voters as of July 2, 2026. The district administration reports that 96.64% of the electorate has been mapped. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been conducting house-to-house distribution since June 30 across all 11 Assembly constituencies. A total of 27,99,693 forms have been printed for nearly 28 lakh electors across 2,915 polling stations. The distribution and digitization of voter data will continue until July 29. Among constituencies, Hunsur recorded the highest distribution with 45,702 forms, followed by Piriyapatna (41,370) and H.D. Kote (40,156). The exercise is part of the Election Commission's drive to update and verify electoral rolls.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.SIR of Electoral Rolls Gains Pace in Karnataka with Over 54.68 Lakh Forms Distributed
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka accelerated on its second day, July 1, 2026, with Booth Level Officers distributing over 54.68 lakh enumeration forms, accounting for 9.87% of the total electorate of 5,54,32,314 electors. The digitisation process has begun, with 2,38,453 forms uploaded (0.43%) and 26,213 electors submitting online. During verification, 2,565 cases were flagged under the ASDDO category, including 1,383 deceased electors and 816 permanently shifted voters. Kalaburagi district led in form distribution (4.06 lakh), while Raichur led in digitisation (33,612 forms). The house-to-house verification and digitisation will continue until July 29.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Over 12.48 Lakh Enumeration Forms Distributed on First Day of Special Intensive Revision in Karnataka
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls launched in Karnataka on June 30, 2026, with the distribution of over 12.48 lakh enumeration forms by Booth Level Officers on the first day. The month-long exercise, running until July 29, aims to update voter rolls across the state, which has 5.54 crore electors, of whom 91.61% have already been mapped for the house-to-house drive. Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbu Kumar reported that 47,817 forms were digitised and 6,840 were submitted online via the ECINet platform. Preliminary verification identified 488 electors needing scrutiny under the ASDDO category, including 291 deceased persons and 116 who shifted residences. Hassan district saw the highest form distribution at 1,46,025. A special drive to accelerate digitisation is scheduled for July 4 and 5.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.SIR in Karnataka: A Complete Guide to the Enumeration Process
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka commenced on June 30, 2026, with Booth Level Officers conducting door-to-door verification and distributing enumeration forms. Unlike routine Summary Revision, SIR involves BLOs visiting voters, verifying details, and preparing a fresh draft electoral roll. The process includes a timeline: house-to-house enumeration from June 30 to July 29, draft roll publication on August 5, claims and objections deadline on September 4, disposal of claims by October 3, and final roll release on October 7. Voters must verify pre-filled particulars such as name, EPIC number, age, gender, and address, and provide details of their electoral roll appearance during Karnataka's last SIR in 2002. Assistance is available at Voter Facilitation Centres and BLO facilitation centres across Karnataka, as well as an online repository with guidelines and FAQs.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.EC intensifies digitization of electoral forms as Special Intensive Revision begins in Karnataka
The Election Commission of India has accelerated the digitization of Enumeration Forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka. A special drive on June 27-28 by Booth Level Officers led to a 4.63% increase in form distribution and an 8.28% rise in digitization. Another campaign is planned for July 4-5. Voters are encouraged to use the 'Book a Call with BLO' feature on the ECINet mobile app or the voters.eci.gov.in portal for assistance with the enumeration process, voter registration, and corrections to electoral rolls. The initiative aims to improve convenience and efficiency in updating voter records across the state.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Delhi Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Begins: How to Check Name and Fill Enumeration Form
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi's electoral rolls began on June 30, 2026, with door-to-door enumeration by booth-level officers lasting until July 29. Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Kumar stated the exercise covers all voters aged 18 and above as of October 1. Voters will receive two copies of pre-printed enumeration forms, which must be filled with details including date of birth, mobile number, optional Aadhaar number, and family particulars. Forms can be submitted to officers or online. A key requirement is linking voter details to the previous SIR conducted between 2002 and 2005. Voters can check their names on the CEO Delhi website using EPIC number or name. If a name is missing, eligibility can be established through parents or grandparents listed in previous rolls. The draft roll will be published August 5, and the final roll on October 7.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer: No documents needed during house-to-house enumeration drive
Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbu Kumar announced that electors will not need to produce any documents during the month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting June 30. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will only distribute and collect enumeration forms, not documentary proof. The drive covers over 5.54 crore electors across the state. Draft electoral rolls will be published on August 5, followed by a claims and objections period until September 4, with final rolls published on October 7. The exercise follows directives from the Election Commission of India, with October 1, 2026 as the qualifying date. BLOs have been instructed to make at least three visits to households if necessary. An online facility via the Voters' Service Portal and ECINET app will also be available. A total of 59,050 BLOs have been trained for the exercise.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Karnataka Voter Mapping Exceeds 90% but Bengaluru Lags Behind
As of June 20, 2026, Karnataka has mapped 91.30% of electors, including progeny, under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, according to official data. However, Bengaluru's BBMP areas (North, Central, South) remain below 75% completion, while Bengaluru Urban district has reached 80.15%. Kodagu leads the state with 98.67% mapping, followed by Dharwad at 98.16%. The exercise began with printing of 11 crore enumeration forms starting June 19, with door-to-door visits scheduled to begin June 30. Karnataka has 5,54,32,314 voters as per 2025 figures. Each eligible voter will receive two forms: one to be submitted to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and a second BLO-attested copy for the voter to retain.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.96.27% voter mapping completed in Karnataka's Yadgir district under SIR process
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Pandve announced that 96.27% of voters in Yadgir district, Karnataka, have been mapped as part of a pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) examination by the Election Commission of India. The mapping compares 2002 electoral rolls with the current 2025 rolls. Out of 10,53,496 eligible voters, 10,14,221 have been identified and mapped. The remaining 39,275 voters will be verified for possible deaths, migration, or duplicate entries. Booth Level Officers will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to July 29 to distribute enumeration forms and collect self-attested documents. The draft voters' list will be published on August 5, with objections accepted until September 4, disposed by October 3, and the final list published on October 7.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls to Begin in Dharwad District on June 30
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Dharwad district, Karnataka, will commence on June 30 and continue until October 7, 2026, as directed by the Election Commission of India. Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Snehal R. announced the timeline at a press conference on June 5. Key dates include house visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from June 30 to July 29, publication of the draft electoral roll on August 5, a period for filing objections from August 5 to September 4, and final publication on October 7. The district has 1,665 polling stations and 1,622,294 voters (805,624 male, 816,572 female, 98 third gender). A total of 1,665 BLOs, 230 supervisors, 452 Voter Facilitation Centres (VFCs), and 509 BLO facility centres have been established. A Media Monitoring Centre (MMC) will address issues and counter misinformation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Raichur district completes 85.70% voter mapping ahead of electoral roll revision
Raichur Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S. announced that 85.70% of voters in the district have been mapped as part of a pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of India. Out of 17,20,924 eligible voters in the 2025 list, 14,74,829 have been identified and mapped. The remaining 2,46,095 voters will be verified through notices and door-to-door visits, as they may have died, migrated, or been listed twice. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to July 29 to distribute enumeration forms and collect documents. The draft voters list will be published on August 5, with objections accepted until September 4 and disposed of by October 3. The final voters list will be published on October 7. The district has 1,853 polling stations, 1,853 polling officers, and 185 supervisors across seven assembly constituencies: Raichur Rural, Raichur City, Manvi, Deodurga, Lingsagur, Sindhanur, and Maski.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Vijayanagara District Launches Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kavita S. Mannikeri announced that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway in Vijayanagara district, India, following Election Commission of India directives. Voters have until June 16 to request inclusions, deletions, and progeny mapping. The draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, with claims and objections accepted until September 4, and the final roll published on October 7. The process includes house-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers from June 30 to July 29. Documentation requirements vary by age group, with specific proof needed for those born before 1987, between 1987 and 2004, and after 2004. Online voter registration is enabled, and Voter Facilitation Centres will assist those without internet access. The district has 1,234 polling stations and 11,42,861 voters across five Assembly constituencies. Mannikeri clarified the SIR is not intended to remove names and urged public cooperation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Ballari district gears up for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Ballari district in Karnataka, India, is preparing for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls, initiated by the Election Commission of India. Deputy Commissioner K. Nagendra Prasad announced a door-to-door voter verification drive from June 30 to July 21, 2026, conducted by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The district has already achieved 97.68% voter mapping (12,00,463 out of 12,28,958 voters) using 2002 electoral roll data. The qualifying date for enrolment is October 1, 2026. The draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, with claims and objections accepted until September 4. The final roll is scheduled for publication on October 7. BLOs will not initially require supporting documents and will assist with incomplete forms. Locked houses must be visited at least three times.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.96% of Voters Mapped in Mysuru District Ahead of Electoral Roll Revision
Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru Lakshmikanth Reddy announced that 96% of voters in Mysuru district have been mapped as part of a pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of India. The mapping process compared 2002 electoral rolls with current 2025 rolls to link voters with their families. Reddy detailed the SIR schedule: Booth Level Officers will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to July 29 to distribute and collect enumeration forms. The draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, with claims and objections accepted until September 4. The final electoral roll is set for October 7. Reddy warned that providing false information is a punishable offense and urged political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents for coordination. The process aims to ensure no eligible citizen is deprived of voting rights and that every voter is registered only once.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Koppal Deputy Commissioner Urges Public Cooperation in Voter List Revision Exercise
Koppal Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Suresh Itnal has appealed to the public to cooperate with enumerators during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, scheduled from June 30 to July 29. The Election Commission of India issued a notification on May 14 for the exercise aimed at ensuring accurate, error-free, and inclusive electoral rolls. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door surveys, assisted by Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from political parties to enhance transparency. The revision involves mapping 2025 voter data with records from 2002. Koppal district has 11,92,307 voters in the 2025 rolls, with mapping completed for 11,34,937 voters. The exercise will include adding new voters, deleting ineligible names, correcting entries, and identifying deceased, shifted, or duplicate voters. Political party representatives are involved to ensure transparency.
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