In a push to update voters’ data, Haryana is set to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—its first comprehensive exercise in nearly 24 years—amid concerns over data inaccuracies and incomplete mapping across several districts.
The statewide drive, mandated by the Election Commission of India, will run from June 15 to July 14, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) conducting door-to-door verification to identify discrepancies such as duplicate entries, deceased voters, and shifted residents. The final electoral roll will be published on September 22.
The Election Commission has, for the first time, assigned Divisional Commissioners as roll observers to strengthen monitoring and transparency in the revision process.
State lagging behind
In the backdrop of lagging electoral roll mapping, with only 64.26% completion reported so far, the officials observed urban-heavy districts, including Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonepat, Panipat, and Panchkula, remained below the 60% mark, raising concerns about the reliability of data in key electoral regions.
Haryana Chief Electoral Officer A Sreenivas, who reviewed preparations via video conference with district officials, termed the slow progress “a matter of concern.” He directed district administrations to engage Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to boost public participation and announced personal visits to underperforming districts next week to assess progress.
As of May 21, Haryana has over 2.06 crore registered voters and 20,629 polling stations, making SIR one of the largest administrative exercises in the state. Fatehabad district leads with 87.44% mapping completion.
No transfers, no vacancies
The Election Commission has ruled that officials engaged in SIR exercise will not be transferred without prior approval. It has also been mandated that key positions—including District Election Officers (DEOs), Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), and Assistant EROs—must not remain vacant during the process.
