India's Election Commission Launches Phase 3 of Voter List Revision Across 19 States and UTs
Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka among states to go for SIR in 3rd phase. See full list of 19 states, UTs
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The Election Commission of India has initiated Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists in 16 states and 3 Union Territories, excluding Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. The exercise aims to engage over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers to update the electoral rolls for approximately 36.73 crore electors.
- 01Phase 3 of SIR covers 19 states and UTs, excluding Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.
- 02Over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers will engage with 36.73 crore electors.
- 03The first two phases of SIR covered 13 states and UTs, impacting nearly 59 crore electors.
- 04The SIR initiative aims for transparency and full participation from political parties.
- 05West Bengal saw the highest deletions in previous phases, with around 9.1 million names removed.
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The Election Commission of India announced the commencement of Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists, which will take place in 19 states and Union Territories, including major regions like Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. This phase will exclude Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, with plans to address these areas later due to weather considerations. Over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers will be deployed to engage with approximately 36.73 crore electors across the participating states. The SIR initiative, which began in Bihar in June 2025 and expanded nationwide in October 2025, aims to ensure electoral transparency and accuracy. In previous phases, significant deletions were recorded, notably in West Bengal, where about 9.1 million names were removed from the electoral rolls, highlighting the exercise's impact on voter registration.
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This voter list revision will directly affect the electoral participation of millions of citizens, ensuring that the electoral rolls are accurate and up-to-date.
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