New Delhi : The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday with Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) from all states and Union Territories to discuss the nationwide rollout of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with senior commissioners, will chair the meeting in New Delhi.
The SIR process is designed to strengthen the integrity of India’s electoral system by removing duplicate and deceased voters, while ensuring timely inclusion of newly eligible voters. Officials believe the measure will improve transparency, accuracy, and fairness in the voter database.
The push for nationwide implementation comes after the process was recently undertaken in Bihar, triggering political controversy. Several opposition parties, including the RJD, Congress, CPI, CPM, TMC, and SP, alleged that the ECI acted with bias by disproportionately deleting names of voters from marginalized communities. The allegations fueled political tensions in the poll-bound state.
With major assembly elections scheduled next year in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, the Commission aims to standardize the revision process across states to prevent inconsistencies and address concerns of partisanship.
Sources indicated that today’s meeting will also evaluate feedback from the Bihar experience, with discussions expected on adjustments to make the SIR process more transparent and uniform. “The Commission’s priority is to ensure voter roll accuracy while maintaining fairness for all sections of society,” an official said.
By prioritizing a nationwide SIR framework, the ECI is signaling its commitment to credible elections and restoring voter confidence ahead of critical state polls.
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