Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Kerala Political Parties Oppose Voter List Revision Amidst Door-to-Door Campaign
In Kerala, officials have started a special campaign to update the list of people who can vote.
This is called the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR.
The people who help with elections, called Booth Level Officers, are going to people's homes to give them forms and pick them up.
The goal is to do this quickly so people don't have to make extra trips.
They are even planning to call people ahead of time or work with neighborhood groups to make it easier.
However, most political parties in Kerala are not happy about this.
They are raising concerns, mainly about when this is happening, suggesting it might be inconvenient or rushed.
Only the BJP party seems to be okay with the process.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Kerala's voter list commenced on Tuesday.
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are conducting door-to-door visits to distribute and collect enumeration forms.
The administration aims to complete form distribution and collection on the same day to save time and minimize visits.
Residents' associations and advance phone calls will be utilized to aid the process.
Most political parties in Kerala, with the exception of the BJP, have voiced objections regarding the timing of the revision.
- Who
- Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and the District Collector; opposed by many political parties in Kerala (excluding BJP).
- What
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has begun, involving door-to-door distribution and collection of enumeration forms.
- When
- The revision process started on Tuesday.
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- To update and revise the electoral rolls, with the administration aiming for efficiency by minimizing visits and saving time.
Political Parties (excluding BJP)
Election Commission & District Administration
Concerns about Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Voter Lists
Political Parties (excluding BJP)
Many political parties in Kerala have raised objections against the SIR exercise, primarily due to its timing. They believe the process is being rushed or implemented at an inconvenient time.
Election Commission & District Administration
The District Collector stated that the goal is to distribute and collect filled-up forms on the same day to minimize visits and save time. They also plan to leverage residents' associations and phone calls for efficiency.
- Voter List Revision
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala.
- Start Date
- Tuesday
- Process
- Booth Level Officers (BLOs) conducting door-to-door visits to distribute and collect enumeration forms.
- Administrative Goal
- Distribute and collect forms on the same day to minimize visits and save time.
- Additional Measures
- Seeking help from residents' associations and contacting voters in advance via phone.
Sources
Kerala CM Vijayan Opposes, Says He'll Seek Legal Advice On Its Implementation
Kerala To Move Legally Against SIR
SIR exercise: Syro-Malabar Church seeks laity’s support, Kerala explores legal options - India News
Kerala Official Visits House For Voter List Revision, Dog Bites Her Face
Kerala to move Supreme Court against voter roll revision in state
DMK, Allies to Hold Protests Against SIR
Tamil Nadu Voters List 2025: Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Name in the Electoral Roll of 2002/2005 SIR At elections.tn.gov.in
