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Odisha SIR electoral roll drive runs May 30 to June 28 with final list out September 6

Odisha SIR electoral roll drive runs May 30 to June 28 with final list out September 6

The Election Commission will run a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha from May 30 to June 28, with training for booth-level officers and agents held from May 20 to 29. Booth-level officers will conduct door-to-door verification, while rationalisation of polling stations will be completed by June 28. Draft rolls will be published on July 5, and claims and objections can be filed until August 4, leading to final rolls on September 6.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Karnataka Deputy CM alleges SIR targets SC BC minorities votes Congress says they will be protected

Karnataka Deputy CM alleges SIR targets SC BC minorities votes Congress says they will be protected

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being rolled out to “cut” Scheduled Caste, backward class and minority votes. Speaking in Bengaluru, the Congress leader vowed the state Congress government will ensure those voters are “protected,” while urging party leaders to coordinate and even claim votes across parties. The Election Commission has announced phase-3 SIR in 16 states and three Union Territories from May 30, involving 36.73 crore voters; Karnataka’s final roll is due October 7.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Election Commission launches special electoral roll revision in Maharashtra for 9.86 crore voters

Election Commission launches special electoral roll revision in Maharashtra for 9.86 crore voters

The Election Commission of India has announced a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra, with Booth Level Officers set to visit nearly 9.86 crore voters’ homes for verification. Political parties will support the process to improve accuracy. The exercise includes training, house-to-house checks, and the publication of draft and final electoral rolls to keep voter lists updated.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
ECI launches SIR Phase 3 voter list revision for 36 crore electors

ECI launches SIR Phase 3 voter list revision for 36 crore electors

The Election Commission of India has announced Special Intensive Revision SIR Phase III for electoral rolls across 16 states and three union territories, covering over 36 crore electors. The exercise aims to verify and clean up the rolls in a phased manner, with Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka among the major regions included in this round.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
EC to launch phase III SIR updating rolls for 40 crore voters across 22 states and UTs soon

EC to launch phase III SIR updating rolls for 40 crore voters across 22 states and UTs soon

The Election Commission is gearing up to begin Phase III of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the coming days. The exercise will cover the remaining 22 states and Union Territories, updating rolls for nearly 40 crore electors. The move comes after assembly elections have been completed, setting the stage for an updated voter database.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Ex Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam quits election name appeals tribunal

Ex Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam quits election name appeals tribunal

Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam has resigned from a special Election Commission tribunal that hears appeals over names removed from electoral rolls. Appointed among 19 former judges, Sivagnanam previously ordered reinstatement of a Congress candidate’s name, a decision later tied to that candidate winning an election from Farakka.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026

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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Says Bengal Voters Feared Nothing Thanks To Central Forces

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Says Bengal Voters Feared Nothing Thanks To Central Forces

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said voters in Bengal went to the polls without fear because of the presence and pro-active role of central forces during the assembly elections. However, he clarified that this support does not extend to the way electoral rolls were specially and intensively revised, raising concerns about the process even while acknowledging security helped calm voters.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
After Bihar AIMIM eyes West Bengal 2026 as voting math turns against smaller parties

After Bihar AIMIM eyes West Bengal 2026 as voting math turns against smaller parties

AIMIM is gearing up for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls following a strong showing in Bihar. But its path is complicated by electoral roll revisions and fears that minority votes may consolidate behind the TMC. The party plans to field candidates in select seats, even as debates over roll deletions and the UCC reshape voter sentiment and turnout choices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Supreme Court pushes West Bengal voter list fixes after record turnout in first phase

Supreme Court pushes West Bengal voter list fixes after record turnout in first phase

After strong voter turnout in West Bengal’s first phase, the Supreme Court has ordered appellate tribunals to fast-track urgent additions to voter lists. People left out of the rolls can seek redressal through 19 appointed tribunals. The court will later consider broader questions about the right to remain on electoral rolls, tightening access to voting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Supreme Court rejects plea of West Bengal election duty officers over missing names from electoral roll

Supreme Court rejects plea of West Bengal election duty officers over missing names from electoral roll

The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea from West Bengal election duty officers who claimed their names were deleted from the electoral rolls. Instead of granting immediate relief, the court directed them to approach the Appellate Tribunals created to resolve such disputes. The matter now moves to those tribunals, affecting preparations for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Bihar Election Commission kicks off intensive roll revision months before voting sparks political fire

Bihar Election Commission kicks off intensive roll revision months before voting sparks political fire

The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls has triggered fresh political debate, mainly because of the unusual timing just months before assembly elections. While such intensive revisions aren’t new, Bihar’s process differs from past de novo exercises by building on the 2002-03 roll and using updated enumeration forms and document submissions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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