Special SIR camps to be held on August 29, 30 and September 19, 20 to help voters verify names, file claims, objections
The Election Commission of India has scheduled special camps in Karnataka for late August and September to assist voters with electoral roll verification and form submissions. Booth-level officers will be stationed at polling sites to facilitate these updates and digitize voter records.
Why it matters
Ensuring accurate electoral rolls is fundamental to the integrity of the democratic process and voter participation.
The Election Commission will conduct special campaign in the State on August 29 and 30 and September 19 and 20, to help voters verify their names in the draft electoral rolls and submit claims and objections following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Booth-level officers (BLOs) will be present at polling stations on these days to assist electors with the process.
According to a release, the BLOs will have adequate copies of forms 6, 6A, 7 and 8. They will assist voters in locating their names in the draft electoral rolls and collect claims and objections.
The BLOs have been directed to digitise the forms through the BLO application. They will submit details of the forms received each day by 5.30 p.m., the release said.
The authorities have been asked to undertake extensive Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities to create awareness about the special campaign.
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