Telangana Special Electoral Roll Revision Risks Massive Voter Deletions
Hyderabad faces potential deletion of up to 40% of voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting June 25, 2026. Booth Level Officers will visit households using 2025 rolls, removing absent, deceased, or shifted voters. Residents who moved but did not update registration must file Form-6 proactively. Political parties demand transparency and safeguards. Draft rolls are due July 31, final rolls October 1.
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Hyderabad Press Club Delegation Meets Telangana CEO Over Electoral Roll Revision Concerns
A delegation from the Press Club Hyderabad met with Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy on July 15, 2026, to submit a representation regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The delegation urged the government to issue a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) for establishing electoral enrolment eligibility, and highlighted that many Booth Level Officers (BLOs) require more procedural clarity and training. The CEO listened to the issues and assured that all suggestions and grievances would be examined and acted upon promptly. The delegation included MLC M. Kodandaram, several senior journalists, a chartered accountant, and a dentist.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Congress Seeks Extension of Voter Revision Deadline in Telangana
A Congress party delegation led by Hyderabad In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy on July 14, 2026, requesting an extension of the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The delegation cited slow progress in voter verification and correction, particularly in Hyderabad's 15 Assembly constituencies, where only about 21% of the process has been completed. With only 10 days remaining, the Congress urged the Election Commission to grant additional time to ensure all eligible voters are covered. The Minister alleged that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are not visiting households in several localities and that voters are not being provided required forms. The delegation included MLCs, MLAs, and other party leaders. Congress also appealed to its workers to actively participate in the remaining days of the drive.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.BRS delegation meets CEO, seeks extension for electoral roll revision
A delegation from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), led by L. Ramana and Karne Prabhakar, met Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy in Hyderabad on Tuesday to submit a memorandum regarding the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BRS leaders raised concerns that booth level officers (BLOs) were not functioning properly at the field level and were unable to clarify voters' doubts. They argued that the time-frame set by the Election Commission for the SIR was insufficient and that repeated requests for an extension had gone unanswered. The delegation noted that even the CEO had written to the EC without success, and a team that met an Election Commissioner in Delhi also failed to resolve the issues. The BRS leaders pointed out that BLOs and other officials involved in the process still face court cases in West Bengal for errors made during the exercise. They reiterated their appeal to extend the SIR timeline and address voter petitions.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Telangana CEO: SIR Enumeration Forms Only for Voters Enrolled by June 10
Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy announced that enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls are being distributed only to voters registered as of June 10, 2026. The Election Commission of India initiated this nationwide exercise after 24 years to update and purify electoral rolls. Reddy clarified that exclusion from the draft list does not mean loss of voting rights, as eligible persons can apply through Form-6 and Form-8 in August and September. He noted challenges in urban areas due to mix-ups in Booth Level Officer assignments and the appointment of Group C officers unfamiliar with their areas. Around 10 categories of anomalies have been identified, and notices will be issued for discrepancies. Voters can appeal decisions to the district collector and CEO. Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma directed officials to complete the SIR process on time and adopt best practices from high-performing districts.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Anomalies and unmapped voters could land 30% of forms for scrutiny in Telangana
During the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana, India, approximately 30% of verified enumeration forms are flagged for anomalies or unmapped voters. As of July 9, 2026, out of 66.66 lakh forms verified by Booth Level Officers, over 20 lakh electors were found either unmapped (names not in previous 2002 rolls) or with anomalies (e.g., incorrect age gaps, mismatched parent names). The highest number of unmapped voters is in Ranga Reddy district, while anomalies peak in Nizamabad. After form distribution and collection ends, Electoral Registration Officers will issue notices to affected electors, who must provide specific citizenship documents (excluding Aadhaar or Food Security Card). The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on October 1, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Civil rights group demand extension of SIR deadline by three months
The Telangana Voter Rights Forum, a civil rights group, has demanded a three-month extension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline from the Telangana government and the Election Commission of India (ECI). At a meeting in Hyderabad, former IAS officer Akunuri Murali criticized the SIR process as 'evil intentioned' and overly complex, making it difficult for eligible voters to stay on rolls. Representatives highlighted issues such as sanitation workers unable to meet Booth Level Officers due to timing mismatches. Former professor Padmaja Shaw called for an intensive multi-lingual public awareness campaign in Telugu, English, and Urdu, and extended voter helpline hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The group also demanded that Permanent Residence Certificates issued by local bodies be accepted as valid documentary proof for the SIR process.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.BRS Urges Election Commission to Ensure Safeguards in Voter Roll Revision in Telangana
On June 23, 2026, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) submitted a representation to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana, urging the Election Commission of India (ECI) to strictly enforce guidelines during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls beginning June 25. A BRS delegation, including Dasoju Sravan Kumar and Karne Prabhakar, flagged concerns over duplicate voter entries due to migration, especially in urban areas like Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Secunderabad, where individuals may be enrolled in Telangana while retaining names in their native states. The party called for transparency in the revision process, including sharing addition, deletion, and correction data with recognized political parties, and allowing them to raise objections. BRS also demanded accountability from officials negligent in implementing guidelines and periodic reviews of the revision exercise, emphasizing that accurate rolls are essential for free and fair elections.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Return Enumeration Forms or Risk Losing Voter Status: Hyderabad District Election Officer
Hyderabad District Election Officer R.V. Karnan has warned that electors who fail to return filled enumeration forms to Booth Level Officers during house-to-house visits between June 25 and July 24 will be removed from the voters list. The announcement was made during a media conference on June 22, 2026, as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Karnan, who is also the GHMC Commissioner, stated that out of 47,36,669 voters in the district, 22,09,647 (46.65%) have been mapped to the SIR-2002 list, while 25,27,022 remain unmapped. Booth Level Agents from recognized political parties will accompany BLOs, with restrictions on bulk form submissions. The process includes polling station rationalization, with draft electoral rolls published on July 31, claims and objections due by August 30, and final rolls published on October 1. Help desks have been established, and unmapped electors will receive notices after the draft publication requiring them to produce 12 listed documents.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.SIR explained: What Telangana voters need to know
The article explains the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana, India, as the state prepares for a door-to-door voter verification exercise starting June 25, 2026. The Election Commission of India is conducting the SIR to update and correct voter lists, prevent duplication, remove deceased voters, and correct data anomalies. The process involves Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visiting households with pre-printed enumeration forms, mapping current voter records with 2002 electoral rolls, and requiring declarations and supporting documents in some cases. Fresh voters can also enroll online. Draft electoral rolls will be published on July 31, with a claims and objections period until August 30, and final rolls on October 1. Political parties and voters have raised concerns about implementation and treatment of anomalies in voter data, though election officials describe it as routine.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Hyderabad Faces Large-Scale Voter Deletions in Special Electoral Roll Revision
Hyderabad is expected to see significant voter deletions during the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting June 25 in Telangana. Many city residents who have moved homes but not updated their voter registration risk being removed from the rolls. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door enumeration using the 2025 voters' list, marking absent, deceased, and shifted voters for deletion. Officials estimate only 10-15% new voters may be added, with actual voters possibly not exceeding 60% of the 2025 rolls. The only recourse for shifted residents is to proactively fill Form-6 with BLOs. The Chief Electoral Officer confirmed no extension will be granted, and enumeration forms will be printed in English following requests from political parties. Hyderabad district currently has about 47.37 lakh voters, with neighboring districts also affected.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Hyderabad Could See Large Scale Voter Deletions in Special Revision Due to Residents Shifting Homes
A large number of Hyderabad voters who moved residences but did not update their voter registration face potential deletion from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) starting June 25 in Telangana. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will only visit households listed in their 2025 voter rolls, marking absent, deceased, or shifted voters for removal. Residents who have moved but not re-registered must proactively fill Form-6 with the BLO; otherwise, their names will be dropped from the draft rolls. Officials estimate city voter rolls may shrink by up to 40%, as only 46.69% of voters were currently mapped. The Chief Electoral Officer stated no extension will be given for the SIR process. Enumeration forms will be printed in English following requests from all political parties.
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