Archive · 28 Oct 2025
SIR 2.0: Voter Roll Revision Simplified, Aadhaar Added
The Election Commission is updating voter lists with a new version called SIR 2.0.
This update aims to make the process easier.
Most voters won't need to submit any paperwork, unlike in the previous phase in Bihar.
Voters can check their names online.
Only those with name discrepancies need to provide one of 12 documents, including Aadhaar.
The changes include de-duplication software improvements, making the process cleaner.
The focus is to make voting lists more accurate.
SIR 2.0 simplifies voter roll revision with reduced paperwork.
Aadhaar cards have been added to the list of accepted documents.
Most voters won't need to submit any documents during the process.
The new revision exercise will take place in 12 states and union territories.
EC is using de-duplication software to remove duplicate entries.
- Who
- Election Commission of India (EC), voters
- What
- Implementation of SIR 2.0 to revise voter rolls
- When
- Phase 2 dates not explicitly stated in article, process started in Bihar in June/July
- Where
- 12 states and Union Territories (Phase 2), Bihar (Phase 1)
- Why
- To strengthen the integrity of the electoral process
- Event
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls
- Focus
- Simplified process; reduced paperwork
- Participating Regions
- 12 states and union territories (Phase 2), Bihar (Phase 1)
- Required Documents
- Aadhaar card or one of 12 documents if names don't match old and new lists.
- Key Change
- No paperwork needed for most voters
- States Excluded
- Assam
Sources
CM Sawant welcomes EC’s special voter list revision drive in Goa
Opposition’s stand against SIR excuse for impending electoral losses, master class in hypocrisy: BJP
"No Paper Work": What's New In SIR 2.0
