Election Roll Success: 97.5% Forms Distributed Amid Intensive Voter Drive

The Election Commission has made impressive progress in its voter list revision drive. Nearly all enumeration forms have been printed and distributed to households across 12 states. Some states like Goa and Lakshadweep have achieved perfect distribution records. The commission is now focusing on completing the process in remaining areas before the December 4 deadline.

Key Points: ECI Distributes 97.5% Enumeration Forms in SIR Phase II

  • All 12 participating states achieved 100% printing of elector-specific forms
  • Door-to-door verification involves Booth Level Officers and political party agents
  • Goa and Lakshadweep recorded perfect 100% distribution success rates
  • Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry show lower distribution percentages around 94%
  • Commission urges political parties to appoint more agents for transparency
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97.5 per cent enumeration forms distributed in SIR Phase II: ECI

Election Commission nears completion of voter list revision, distributing 49.73 crore forms across 12 states with Goa and Lakshadweep achieving 100% success.

"The large-scale mobilisation of 5.33 lakh BLOs and 10.41 lakh BLAs reflects its commitment to maintaining updated electoral rolls - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, Nov 16

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday released its 3:00 PM Daily Bulletin for November 16, announcing near-complete progress in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II of electoral rolls.

According to the bulletin, all 12 participating States and Union Territories have achieved 100 per cent printing of elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs), while distribution has crossed 97.5 per cent overall.

The SIR Phase II, which runs from November 4 to December 4, 2025, involves door-to-door verification and updating of voter details through Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by recognised political parties.

Of the 50.99 crore electors covered in this phase, the ECI reported that 50.97 crore forms (99.95 per cent) have been printed and 49.73 crore (97.52 per cent) have already been distributed to voters.

Among the States, Goa, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh displayed nearly flawless execution, each achieving close to or full 100 per cent distribution.

Goa and Lakshadweep recorded complete success, with every printed form delivered.

Larger states such as Uttar Pradesh (97.64 per cent) reported distribution of 15.7 crore printed EFs and Madhya Pradesh (99.45 per cent) 5.74 crore printed EFs, showing strong performance despite massive elector bases.

Some States, however, reported moderately lower distribution percentages. Kerala (93.72 per cent), Tamil Nadu (93.67 per cent) and Puducherry (94.10 per cent),

The bulletin also noted that all recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to ensure transparency during household verification, especially in high-density constituencies.

The Commission underscored that the large-scale mobilisation of 5.33 lakh BLOs and 10.41 lakh BLAs reflects its commitment to maintaining updated electoral rolls ahead of upcoming polls in several States.

With just under three weeks left in the enumeration period, the ECI is expected to push for completion in lagging regions to ensure that the final electoral rolls are updated comprehensively.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
While the overall numbers look impressive, I'm concerned about Kerala and Tamil Nadu lagging behind. These states usually have high literacy rates, so what's causing the delay? Hope ECI addresses this before the deadline.
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Anjali F
The scale of this operation is mind-boggling! 50+ crore forms distributed across the country. Kudos to the 5+ lakh BLOs working tirelessly. This is democracy in action! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
As someone who recently moved cities, I appreciate this systematic approach to updating voter details. The BLO visited my apartment last week and the process was smooth. Hope everyone cooperates with this important exercise.
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Suresh O
Good progress but we need to ensure that the remaining 2.5% forms reach people in remote areas and tribal regions. Sometimes these areas get overlooked in such massive exercises.
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Nisha Z
The involvement of political party agents (BLAs) is a good step for transparency. Hope all parties appoint their representatives properly to monitor the process and prevent any discrepancies.

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