Election Commission of India Announces Special Intensive Revision Schedule for Telangana
ECI announces SIR schedule for Telangana
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana, set to take place from June 25 to October 1, 2026. This revision aims to ensure accurate electoral participation, with house-to-house visits and the publication of draft electoral rolls included in the timeline.
- 01The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana will occur from June 25 to October 1, 2026.
- 02The number of electors in Telangana as of May 12, 2026, is 3,39,20,705.
- 03House-to-house visits by Booth Level Officers (BLO) will take place from June 25 to July 24, 2026.
- 04Draft electoral rolls will be published on July 31, 2026, with claims and objections accepted until August 30, 2026.
- 05Final electoral rolls will be published on October 1, 2026.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana on May 14, 2026. This initiative is part of a broader effort that includes 15 other states and three Union Territories. As of May 12, 2026, Telangana has 3,39,20,705 registered electors. The process will begin with house-to-house visits by Booth Level Officers (BLO) from June 25 to July 24, 2026. Following this, the rationalization of polling stations must be completed by July 24. The draft electoral rolls will be published on July 31, 2026, and citizens will have the opportunity to file claims and objections until August 30, 2026. The ECI plans to dispose of these claims between July 31 and September 28, 2026, with the final electoral rolls set to be published on October 1, 2026. The ECI has encouraged political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLA) at each polling station to facilitate transparency in the process.
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The SIR process will enhance the accuracy of electoral rolls, ensuring that eligible voters in Telangana can participate effectively in upcoming elections.
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