Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Delhi Prepares for Voter Roll Revision, Identity Proof Required
The Election Commission in Delhi is getting ready to update the voter lists, called Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
They will visit homes to check and verify names and addresses to make sure lists are accurate.
Those whose names are not on the 2002 voter list will need to provide ID.
The goal is to include eligible voters and remove any who shouldn't be there.
The Delhi CEO's office has uploaded the 2002 voter list for public reference.
A similar process in Bihar sparked controversy, with some alleging it aimed to exclude voters.
The Election Commission is preparing for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Delhi.
Voters must provide ID proof if their names are not on the 2002 voter list.
Booth-level officers (BLOs) are trained for House-to-House (H2H) visits.
The Delhi CEO's office has uploaded the 2002 voter list.
Similar revisions in Bihar sparked political debate over fairness.
- Who
- Election Commission (EC), Delhi CEO
- What
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls
- When
- Dates to be announced
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure accurate and inclusive voter lists
Critics
Election Commission
SIR Purpose
Critics
Concerns about excluding legitimate voters.
Election Commission
To include eligible and exclude ineligible voters.
- Action
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Involved Parties
- Election Commission (EC), Delhi CEO
- Process
- House-to-House visits, verification of 2002 voter lists
- Requirements
- ID proof needed if not on 2002 list
- Voter Count
- 1,55,24,858 registered voters in Delhi
Sources
EC Plans Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Nationwide by Year-End
Pan-India SIR: 50% voters may not have to show any proof, says EC
India’s Census delay and the problem of unequal representation
After Bihar, Pan-India 'Special Intensive Revision', Delhi Dates Soon
SIR in Delhi: EC prepares for revision exercise, urges people to verify name from 2002 voter list
Delhi poll panel kicks off preparations for SIR in Capital
Pan-India SIR: 50% voters may not have to show any proof says EC
After Bihar, Election Commission begins voter list revision process in Delhi. What we know so far
As EC readies SIR for Bengal, Left leaders take notes from CPI-ML leader on Opp’s Bihar playbook
Special Intensive Revision in Delhi: EC begins preparations for voter roll revisions