Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:44pm on 26 Sep 2026,Saturday India
The Election Commission has revised rules governing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, leading to stricter verification of voters’ eligibility. The changes were introduced after the experience of the Bihar SIR exercise, where electors were required to provide documents establishing eligibility, including citizenship, birth and residence details. Under the revised process, voters may receive notices where discrepancies or eligibility concerns arise, requiring them to submit supporting documents. The Election Commission says the exercise aims to ensure accurate electoral rolls and remove ineligible entries. The increased scrutiny has also triggered concerns over documentation requirements and the transparency of the verification process. (PC: The Hindu)
