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Telangana Begins Preparatory Work for Special Electoral Roll Revision

Preparatory work for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has commenced in Telangana. Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharsan Reddy urged political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents for every polling station to ensure accuracy and transparency. The process involves table-top and field-level mapping, with Booth Level Officers conducting house-to-house visits. The full schedule for the SIR in Telangana is expected to be announced between April and May 2026.

Key Points: Telangana Starts Prep for Special Electoral Roll Revision

  • Preparatory mapping links 2025 rolls with 2002 data
  • CEO urges parties to appoint Booth Level Agents
  • Field-level house visits underway in urban areas
  • SIR schedule for Telangana expected in April-May 2026
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Preparatory work for SIR begins in Telangana

Telangana begins preparatory mapping for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. CEO urges parties to appoint Booth Level Agents for transparency.

"strong booth-level coordination would be central to the exercise - C. Sudharsan Reddy"

Hyderabad, Feb 5

Preparatory work for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana has commenced, the state Chief Electoral Officer said on Thursday.

Ahead of the SIT, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) urged political parties to appoint at least one Booth Level Agent (BLA) for every polling station.

Addressing a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties, CEO C. Sudharsan Reddy stressed that strong booth-level coordination would be central to the exercise.

The CEO said BLAs should preferably be drawn from the local area of the polling station and work in close coordination with Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

He said each polling booth must have at least one appointed BLA to help ensure accuracy, transparency and timely resolution of issues during the revision of electoral rolls.

The CEO informed the parties that the SIR is currently underway in 12 states and that the schedule for the remaining states, including Telangana, is expected to be announced during April-May 2026.

Given the limited time available for the revision once notified, he said preparatory work had already commenced in the state.

As part of this preparatory exercise, a table-top mapping has been carried out to link electors listed in the 2025 electoral rolls with those covered during the 2002 SIR.

This is being followed by field-level mapping, with Booth Level Officers undertaking house-to-house visits to identify and verify residences, particularly in urban areas.

During the SIR, BLOs are expected to make three to four visits to each polling area. Enumeration forms will be distributed during the first visit, while subsequent visits will cover households that were not available earlier.

The CEO clarified that electors who are not mapped during the preparatory phase would still be able to furnish their details during the SIR.

Reiterating the role of political parties in the process, the CEO urged them to complete the appointment of BLAs for all polling stations at the earliest, stating that effective booth-level participation would strengthen coordination, minimise grievances and help ensure that no eligible voter is excluded from the electoral rolls.

The meeting was attended by Additional CEO Vasam Venkateshwar Reddy, Deputy CRO Hari Singh and other officials.

- IANS

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Priya S
Mapping from 2025 rolls to 2002 SIR data sounds like a massive task! 🧐 It's crucial for accuracy, especially with so much migration to cities like Hyderabad. The three to four visits plan is ambitious but necessary. Let's hope the execution is as thorough as the plan.
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Rahul R
While the intent is good, I have my doubts. During last revision in my area, the BLO never showed up. Just left a form with the watchman. Political parties need to appoint local people as BLAs who actually care, not just for namesake.
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Anjali F
This is a very important process for our democracy. Every vote counts! As a young professional who just moved to Secunderabad, I'll make sure my details are updated. Encouraging to see the CEO stressing transparency and coordination at the booth level. 👍
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David E
Interesting to see the systematic approach. The table-top and field-level mapping seems methodical. Hope the focus on urban areas addresses the issue of "ghost voters" that sometimes gets reported. Strong booth-level agents are key to public trust in the electoral roll.
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Karthik V
Schedule in April-May 2026? That's planning way ahead. Good move. Gives enough time for proper groundwork. Parties should not wait till the last minute to appoint BLAs. Early preparation will minimise last-minute chaos and errors.

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