Civil groups raise concerns over SIR enumeration form, flag pressure on BLOs
Civil society groups in Karnataka have raised concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing errors and excessive pressure on Booth Level Officers. They are calling for an extension of the enumeration deadline and better support for election staff.
Why it matters
The integrity of electoral rolls is fundamental to democratic processes, and this highlights systemic challenges in voter registration.
With not even 20 days left for the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, civil society groups have submitted two letters to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbu Kumar highlighting that the confusion over the exercise is resulting in enumeration forms being filled incorrectly, while Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are working under intense pressure without proper training and support.
The groups have also demanded that the Election Commission of India (ECI) extend the enumeration deadline by at least three months, arguing that the current 30-day timeline risks wrongful exclusion of eligible voters.
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