Archive · 24 Nov 2025
ECI Progress in SIR Phase II
The Election Commission of India has made a lot of progress in updating voter lists in 12 states and territories.
They have given out enrollment forms to almost all voters and started digitizing them.
Some places like Goa and Lakshadweep have done really well.
However, there is a controversy because a minister in Jharkhand said people should lock up the officers who come to check the voter lists.
The minister also said that many names were deleted in Bihar, but the ECI says the final number is different.
Many people are worried about the short time given to complete this work.
ECI reports significant progress in SIR Phase II with over 99% electors receiving Enumeration Forms (EFs) in 12 states and UTs.
Over 50.47 crore EFs distributed, with nearly 40% digitized; Goa and Lakshadweep lead in digitization.
ECI urges political parties to appoint more Booth Level Agents to speed up the process.
Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari controversially suggests locking up BLOs, alleging the SIR is meant to delete names from voter rolls and Aadhaar cards.
ECI disputes Jharkhand Minister's claim, stating that 42 lakh names were excluded in Bihar's final roll, not 65 lakh as alleged.
- Who
- Election Commission of India (ECI), Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari
- What
- Progress in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II and controversy over BLOs
- When
- Ongoing, with deadline on December 4, 2025
- Where
- 12 states and Union Territories
- Why
- To update and digitize voter lists, controversy over BLO treatment
- Total EFs Distributed
- Over 50.47 crore
- EFs Digitized
- Nearly 40%
- States with 100% EF Distribution
- Goa and Lakshadweep
- State with Highest EF Digitization
- Lakshadweep (88.20%)
- ECI's Appeal
- Urges parties to appoint more Booth Level Agents
- SIR Voter List Download
- Available for checking names in 2003 electoral roll
- Jharkhand Minister's Remark
- Controversial statement to lock up BLOs
- Bihar SIR Allegations
- 65 lakh names allegedly deleted, ECI disputes final number
Sources
ECI reports significant progress in SIR Phase II, 99% electors receive enumeration forms
Rahul Gandhi blasts ECI over SIR, claims 16 BLOs died in three weeks
‘Lock up BLOs in your house, report to me’: Jharkhand Minister’s remark on SIR stokes row
How to check if your name is in 2002-2003 electoral roll during SIR?
