Maharashtra SIR: Over 93% enumeration forms distributed, 72.89% digitised to date
Maharashtra's electoral office reports that over 93% of enumeration forms have been distributed for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, with 72.89% already digitized. While rural districts like Wardha and Hingoli have achieved full distribution, major urban centers like Pune and Mumbai are lagging in progress.
Why it matters
Efficient electoral roll management is essential for democratic participation and ensuring accurate voter representation in upcoming elections.
More than 93% of enumeration forms have been distributed, and nearly 73% digitised under the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra , with the August 8 deadline just days away, the State's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said on Monday (August 3, 2026).
While Wardha and Hingoli districts in Marathwada recorded 100% form distribution, major cities, including Pune, Thane, and Mumbai Suburban, trailed behind in both distribution and digitisation progress, according to the official bulletin.
The enumeration phase of the SIR began on June 30 and is set to culminate on August 8. With 9.79 crore voters in Maharashtra, a total of 9.18 crore (93.79%) enumeration forms have been distributed, while over 7.13 crore (72.89%) forms have been digitised.
As many as 1,00,253 booth-level officers (BLOs) are engaged in the SIR exercise across the State.
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