Election Commission of India Unveils Schedule for Phase 3 of Electoral Roll Revision
ECI announces schedule for Phase 3 of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
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The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, covering 16 states and 3 Union Territories. This phase aims to ensure accurate electoral rolls, with final rolls to be published on October 7, 2026, for Delhi. The revision process has already reduced the number of electors by 10.2%.
- 01Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will cover 16 states and 3 Union Territories.
- 02The total number of electors has decreased by approximately 10.2%, from over 50.99 crore to 45.81 crore.
- 03Over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house visits during this phase.
- 04The final electoral rolls for Delhi will be published on October 7, 2026.
- 05The ECI aims to include only eligible voters and exclude ineligible names from the electoral rolls.
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On May 14, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which will take place in 16 states and 3 Union Territories. This phase is crucial as it aims to ensure that only eligible voters are included in the electoral rolls while ineligible names are removed. The first phase of SIR was conducted from June to September 2025, with Bihar being the first state to undergo this process. The second phase began on October 27, 2025, covering nine states and three Union Territories, including Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. This revision has led to a 10.2% reduction in the total number of electors, decreasing the count from over 50.99 crore to 45.81 crore. For Phase 3, over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit households to reach 36.73 crore electors. The final electoral rolls for Delhi are set to be published on October 7, 2026. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar urged all electors to participate actively in this process.
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The revision process aims to create a more accurate electoral roll, which is essential for fair elections. Eligible voters will have the opportunity to ensure their names are included, while ineligible voters will be removed.
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