The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from November 4, 2025, covering 12 States and Union Territories including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. The enumeration phase runs from November 4 to December 4, 2025. Draft rolls are to be published on December 9, 2025, and the final voter rolls on February 7, 2026. The exercise aims to ensure clean, accurate, and inclusive voter lists ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Voters do not need to submit documents during enumeration; Aadhaar may be used only for identity verification. New voters can register using Form 6 if turning 18 by January 1, 2026. The SIR covers over 51 crore voters across the targeted states.
ECI Launches Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in 9 States and 3 UTs including Rajasthan
The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from November 4, 2025, covering 12 States and Union Territories including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. The enumeration phase runs from November 4 to December 4, 2025. Draft rolls are to be published on December 9, 2025, and the final voter rolls on February 7, 2026. The exercise aims to ensure clean, accurate, and inclusive voter lists ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Voters do not need to submit documents during enumeration; Aadhaar may be used only for identity verification. New voters can register using Form 6 if turning 18 by January 1, 2026. The SIR covers over 51 crore voters across the targeted states.
Key facts
- ECI launched second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from November 4, 2025.
- Covers 12 States and UTs including Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
- Enumeration runs from November 4 to December 4; draft rolls published December 9, 2025.
- Final voter rolls to be published on February 7, 2026 ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
- SIR covers over 51 crore voters; Aadhaar may be used only for identity verification.
- New voters turning 18 by January 1, 2026 can register using Form 6.
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How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase-II of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls launched on November 4, 2025?
The ECI launched Phase-II of SIR across 12 States and Union Territories — Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep — covering 51 crore electors.
Source: Election Commission of India / Deccan Herald / Word of India
Frequently asked questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls launched by ECI in November 2025?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a drive by the Election Commission of India to update and clean electoral rolls before assembly elections. The second phase was launched on November 4, 2025, covering 12 States and Union Territories including Rajasthan, with enumeration running until December 4, 2025.
Which states and UTs were covered under the second phase of SIR launched in November 2025?
The second phase covered 12 States and UTs: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
What are the key dates of the SIR electoral roll revision process for 2025–26?
The enumeration phase ran from November 4 to December 4, 2025. Draft rolls were to be published on December 9, 2025, and the final voter rolls on February 7, 2026, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
How many voters does the SIR 2025 exercise cover, and what is the role of Aadhaar?
The SIR exercise covers over 51 crore voters. Aadhaar may be used only for identity verification purposes and not as a mandatory document for voter registration.
How can new voters register under the SIR 2025 electoral roll revision?
New voters who turn 18 by January 1, 2026 can register using Form 6 during the enumeration phase of the SIR process.
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