Electoral Roll Revision Tackles Illegal Voters

The Election Commission's upcoming phase two of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls aims to eliminate illegal voters from countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan. BJP leader R Ashoka supports this initiative, which will cover 12 states and Union Territories between November and February.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 27-10-2025 20:30 IST | Created: 27-10-2025 20:30 IST
Electoral Roll Revision Tackles Illegal Voters
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The Election Commission is launching phase two of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories to address concerns of illegal voting.

BJP leader R Ashoka has publicly endorsed this move, which seeks to remove voters from countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan from the rolls.

The second phase will begin on November 4, with draft rolls released on December 9 and final rolls published by February 7.

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