Inside Tumakuru’s SIR hearings: Voters seek clarity over notices | Ground report
Voters in Tumakuru, Karnataka, are facing confusion and administrative hurdles during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Many residents, particularly from marginalized groups, are struggling to understand the purpose of notices received from electoral officials.
Why it matters
Efficient electoral roll management is critical for democratic participation, and administrative barriers can disproportionately disenfranchise vulnerable populations.
Weeks into the hearing process of the Special Intensive Revision, many are still trying to find their notices and understand why they had been called, while others who had completed their hearings are seeking clarity from the Additional Electoral Registration Officers in Karnataka. The burden has been particularly visible among marginalised sections, especially women and daily-wage workers.
We visited Tumakuru in Karnataka and spoke with people to know about the difficulties they have been facing with the SIR process.
Published - September 28, 2026 05:24 pm IST
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