Haryana completes SIR phase-I; over 33 lakh names left out due to relocation, death, duplication
Haryana has completed the first phase of its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, resulting in over 33 lakh names being removed due to death, relocation, or duplication. Officials have outlined the process for citizens to verify their status and file objections.
Why it matters
Maintaining accurate electoral rolls is essential for democratic integrity and ensuring fair representation in upcoming elections.
With Haryana completing the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the State, the names of 33,84,568 electors went unrecorded as a result of permanent relocation, absence, death or duplicate entries.
Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer A. Sreenivas said that the first phase of the SIR in the State has been completed and the draft electoral roll will be published on July 31, which will be made available on the official website as well as at all designated publication centres.
Addressing a press conference here, Mr. Sreenivas said that 20,629 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) distributed enumeration forms to more than 2 crore electors, out of which over 1 crore enumeration forms have been digitised.
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