ECI Announces Phase III Electoral Roll Revision for 36.7 Crore Voters

The Election Commission of India announced on Thursday the third phase of its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories, covering 36.7 crore voters through house-to-house verification.

The exercise, which excludes Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh due to ongoing census operations and adverse weather in high-altitude areas, will involve 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers conducting door-to-door checks, assisted by Booth Level Agents appointed by political parties. The commission described the process as participatory, urging parties to nominate agents at every polling station to promote transparency and accuracy. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said, "I appeal to all electors to enthusiastically participate in Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision and fill out their enumeration forms. SIR is being conducted with the objective of ensuring that only eligible voters are included in the electoral roll and that no ineligible names are included."

Schedules vary by region, aligned with census house-listing to optimize resources. Areas with a July 1, 2026, qualifying date, including Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim,...