Scientists petition to scrap SIR ‘disenfranchisement exercise’
A group of independent scientists has petitioned the Election Commission of India to scrap the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They argue that the current enumeration process may violate electoral rules regarding the collection of voter data.
Why it matters
The integrity of electoral rolls is fundamental to democratic processes, and concerns raised by academics highlight potential procedural flaws in voter registration.
Scientists petition to scrap SIR ‘disenfranchisement exercise’ left Image used for representation purpose only. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/d4ex4l/article71615086.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/SIR-EnumerationGBIGMQV4L.3.jpg.jpg SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR A Booth Level Officer (BLOs) conduct a door to door Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a voter enumeration drive, at Bhim Enclave, Vikas Nagar near Uttam Nagar in West Delhi on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR / The Hindu The signatories say they have endorsed the statement in their individual capacities, and that their views are personal and do not represent their institutions NEW DELHI A collective of independent scientists has petitioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the government to scrap the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They have also demanded the immediate restoration of all eligible voters wrongly excluded.
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