Telangana SIR exercise: 1.43 crore enumeration forms distributed across state, says EC
Hyderabad, June 28
As part of the Special Intensive Revision process, 1,43,17,635 enumeration forms have been distributed across the state as of today.
The distribution has covered 42.33 per cent of Telangana, according to the PRO, Election Commission, Telangana State.
The special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls started inTelangana on Thursday.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 14 announced the conduct of Special Intensive Revision Phase-III of electoral rolls across 16 States and three Union Territories, covering over 36 crore electors in a phased manner, including Telagana.
According to the press note issued by the Commission, the exercise has been planned in coordination with the ongoing house listing component of the Census to ensure optimal use of field machinery.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule has been outlined for multiple States and Union Territories with clearly defined timelines for each stage of the electoral roll process.
For Telangana and Punjab, the qualifying date is October 1, 2026. The preparation phase will be conducted from June 15, 2026, to June 24, 2026, followed by BLO visits from June 25, 2026, to July 24, 2026. Rationalisation will be completed by July 24, 2026.
The draft roll will be published on July 31, 2026, with claims and objections open from July 31, 2026, to August 30, 2026. The notice phase and disposal will continue from July 31, 2026, to September 28, 2026, and the final roll will be published on October 1, 2026
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, they're coordinating with the Census house listing. This should reduce duplication and errors. But I hope the BLOs are properly trained to handle claims and objections from the public, especially in rural areas where digital literacy is low.
Election Commission doing its job well. The timeline is clear - draft roll by July 31, claims open till August 30, final roll by October 1. That gives enough time for people to check and correct. Hope they also update the online portal properly for those who prefer digital access.
Notification to citizens should be in Telugu as well, not just English. Many people in districts like Warangal or Karimnagar might miss this if it's only in English. Hope the EC is conducting awareness campaigns at the village level too.
Good to see they're covering 42% of Telangana already. But honestly, the process seems slow if only 1.43 crore forms have been distributed. With a population of over 3.5 crore in Telangana, they need to accelerate the distribution in remaining districts. Efficiency matters! 📊
This is a crucial exercise for democracy. I hope they don't just focus on urban areas but also reach remote villages in districts like Adilabad and Khammam. Also, the October 1, 2026 qualifying date means people turning 18 before that can register. Good thing! 👏
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