Election Commission Excludes J&K, Ladakh, and Himachal from Special Electoral Roll Revision
Why Election Commission left out J&K, Ladakh and Himachal from SIR rollout
Hindustan Times
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The Election Commission of India has launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union Territories starting May 30, but has excluded Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh due to weather-related challenges and operational constraints. The schedule for these regions will be announced later.
- 01SIR rollout includes 16 states and three Union Territories but excludes J&K, Ladakh, and Himachal.
- 02Exclusion is due to weather challenges and operational constraints in high-altitude areas.
- 03The schedule for the excluded regions will be announced after Phase-II of the Census.
- 04Over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers will participate in the SIR Phase III.
- 05The initiative aims to ensure only eligible voters are included in the electoral rolls.
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The Election Commission of India has initiated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories, starting from May 30. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh have been excluded from this rollout due to weather-related challenges and operational constraints in high-altitude and snow-bound areas. The Election Commission stated that the schedule for these regions will be issued separately after the completion of Phase-II of the Census, emphasizing the need for feasible field deployment. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar encouraged all electors to participate actively in the SIR Phase III, which will involve over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers visiting 36.73 crore electors to ensure accurate electoral rolls. The SIR has previously been conducted in several states, including Bihar and West Bengal.
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The exclusion of these regions may delay voter registration and electoral participation in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh.
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