Published: 3 November 2025ECI / PIBGovernance
ECI Launches Phase-II of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in 9 States and 3 UTs Including Rajasthan
The Election Commission of India formally launched Phase-II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on November 4, 2025, across 9 states and 3 Union Territories: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep. The exercise covers 51 crore electors across 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies.
The enumeration period runs from November 4 to December 4 (later extended to December 11 for the ongoing SIR in 12 States/UTs). Draft electoral rolls will be published on December 16 and final rolls on February 14, 2026. Rajasthan achieved 86.03% digitisation of forms. The Anta constituency was deferred due to a by-election. The SIR addresses rapid urbanisation, migration, new eligible voters, and unreported deaths under Article 324.
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Q: Evaluate the objectives and constitutional basis of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision Phase-II exercise and its implications for electoral integrity in India under Article 324.
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Launched on November 4, 2025 across 9 states and 3 Union Territories, covering nearly 51 crore electors, 321 districts and 1,843 assembly constituencies, the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision Phase-II addresses rapid urbanisation, migration, new eligible voters and unreported deaths under Article 324. Rajasthan achieved 86.03% digitisation of enumeration forms.
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How many states and Union Territories are covered in Phase-II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls launched by ECI on November 4, 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer CPhase-II of the SIR covered 12 states and UTs: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep, covering 51 crore electors across 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies.
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When did the Election Commission launch Phase-II of the SIR of electoral rolls?
The Election Commission of India formally launched Phase-II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on November 4, 2025. It covered 12 states and Union Territories including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep.
How large is the Phase-II SIR exercise?
The exercise covers 51 crore electors across 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies.
What schedule was set for enumeration and publication of electoral rolls?
The enumeration period runs from November 4 to December 4, extended to December 11 for Rajasthan and 4 other states. Draft electoral rolls will be published on December 16 and final rolls on February 7, 2026.
What Rajasthan-specific details and voter-roll issues were noted in the SIR?
Rajasthan achieved 86.03% digitisation of forms, while the Anta constituency was deferred due to a by-election. The SIR addresses rapid urbanisation, migration, new eligible voters, and unreported deaths under Article 324.
