In early December 2025, Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of its voter rolls — covering 5.46 crore registered voters — under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Under SIR-2026, every entry in Rajasthan's voter list has been digitised, verified, and geo-mapped to specific polling stations. No paper-based or partially digitised entries remain in the electoral rolls. The Special Intensive Revision is a nationwide programme conducted by the ECI to systematically update and verify electoral rolls — including removal of duplicate entries, deletion of deceased voters, enrolment of newly eligible voters (especially first-time voters aged 18+), and correction of errors in voter data. Digital geo-mapping under SIR ensures each voter is accurately linked to their correct polling booth, enabling more efficient voter management, fraud detection, and facilitation of the EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) linking with Aadhaar. Rajasthan's achievement — encompassing 200 assembly constituencies, 41 districts, and polling stations across the state — is significant given the state's large geographic area and high proportion of rural voters. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Rajasthan credited targeted outreach campaigns, collaboration with district administrations, and the use of mobile applications for door-to-door verification. The milestone positions Rajasthan as a model for election administration reform ahead of the SIR-2026 completion deadline for all states.
Rajasthan First State to Complete 100% Digitisation of Voter Rolls Under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 Exercise Conducted by Election Commission of India
In early December 2025, Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of its voter rolls — covering 5.46 crore registered voters — under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Under SIR-2026, Rajasthan completed 100% digitisation of the electoral roll, while more than 97% voter mapping had been completed. No paper-based or partially digitised entries remain in the electoral rolls. The Special Intensive Revision is a nationwide programme conducted by the ECI to systematically update and verify electoral rolls — including removal of duplicate entries, deletion of deceased voters, enrolment of newly eligible voters (especially first-time voters aged 18+), and correction of errors in voter data. Digital geo-mapping under SIR ensures each voter is accurately linked to their correct polling booth, enabling more efficient voter management, fraud detection, and facilitation of the EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) linking with Aadhaar. Rajasthan's achievement — encompassing 200 assembly constituencies, 41 districts, and polling stations across the state — is significant given the state's large geographic area and high proportion of rural voters. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Rajasthan credited targeted outreach campaigns, collaboration with district administrations, and the use of mobile applications for door-to-door verification. The milestone positions Rajasthan as a model for election administration reform ahead of the SIR-2026 completion deadline for all states.
Key facts
- Rajasthan digitised 5.46 crore voter records across 33 districts and 51,000+ polling stations.
- Every voter list entry has been digitised, verified, and geo-mapped to specific polling stations.
- No paper-based or partially digitised entries remain in the electoral rolls.
- Digital geo-mapping enables efficient voter management and fraud detection.
- The state's EPIC cards are being linked with Aadhaar for accurate identification.
- Rajasthan achieved this ahead of the SIR-2026 completion deadline for all states.
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Q: Examine how Rajasthan's completion of 100% digitisation of voter rolls under SIR-2026 advances electoral integrity and serves as a model for election administration reform in India.
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In early December 2025 Rajasthan became India's first state to fully digitise 5.46 crore voter entries under the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision, geo-mapping each voter to polling booths across 200 assembly constituencies, 33 districts and 51,000 polling stations, enabling fraud detection and electoral photo identity card linkage.
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Which state became the first in India to achieve 100% digitisation of electoral rolls under the SIR 2026 exercise?
Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of voter rolls covering 5.46 crore registered voters under the SIR 2026 exercise conducted by the ECI.
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What achievement did Rajasthan accomplish under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 exercise?
Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of its voter rolls, covering 5.46 crore registered voters across 33 districts and 51,000+ polling stations.
Which body conducts the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and what is its purpose?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to systematically update and verify voter lists, including de-duplication of entries and geo-mapping of voters to polling stations.
How are EPIC cards being strengthened in Rajasthan under SIR-2026?
In Rajasthan, EPIC (Electors' Photo Identity Card) cards are being linked with Aadhaar for accurate voter identification and to eliminate duplicate or fraudulent entries.
What is the significance of digital geo-mapping of voter entries done in Rajasthan?
Digital geo-mapping links each voter entry to a specific polling station, enabling efficient voter management, preventing fraud, and streamlining electoral administration.
When did Rajasthan complete 100% voter roll digitisation, and how many voters does it cover?
Rajasthan completed 100% digitisation of its voter rolls in early December 2025, covering 5.46 crore registered voters, ahead of the SIR-2026 completion deadline for all states.
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