Delhi Prepares for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Delhi gears up for SIR: Govt tells staff to verify names, details against previous electoral lists
The Indian Express
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The Delhi government is preparing for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by instructing its employees to verify their names against the 2002 voter list. This initiative, part of a nationwide effort, aims to streamline the electoral process and ensure accurate voter registration.
- 01Delhi government employees are required to verify their names against the 2002 electoral roll.
- 02Preparatory work for the SIR has been ongoing for the past two to three months.
- 03Block Level Officers (BLOs) are conducting house-to-house verification.
- 04The 2002 voter list is available online for easy access.
- 05This initiative is part of a nationwide electoral roll revision process.
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The Delhi government is gearing up for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with preparations already underway for the past few months. Officials have directed over 5,000 employees and various autonomous body staff to verify their names against the 2002 voter list. This order, issued by the Chief Electoral Office, emphasizes the importance of mapping the current electoral roll with that of the last revision in 2002. Block Level Officers (BLOs) are visiting households to collect details necessary for this process. To facilitate verification, the 2002 voting list has been made available on the Chief Electoral Officer's website, allowing individuals to check their details using their Voter ID or Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number. The initiative aims to ensure that the upcoming electoral roll revision is accurate and comprehensive, ultimately making the voting process smoother for residents of Delhi.
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This initiative will help ensure that residents of Delhi are accurately registered to vote, potentially affecting their participation in upcoming elections.
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