Uttarakhand launched pre-registration for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on Dec 4, 2025, verifying voters aged 40+ against 2003 lists via BLO app. Parent/grandparent checks aid unlisted names, ensuring accurate rolls ahead of 2026 polls with nationwide outreach.
Pre-Revision Kickoff
Chief Electoral Officer B V R C Purushottam announced the preparatory phase for SIR—last conducted in 2003—targeting booth-level verification. BLOs use mobile apps to cross-check 40+ voters from digitized 2003 rolls available on CEO Uttarakhand and ECI portals. This addresses deletions, migrations, and duplicates post-delimitation challenges.
Verification Mechanics
Voters on 2003 lists get direct app validation; others rely on family lineage proofs from parents/grandparents. Political parties urged to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs)—4,155 of 11,733 booths covered. District help desks and awareness drives ensure inclusion, with SIR rollout eyed early 2026.
Key Highlights
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Target Group: Voters 40+ vs. 2003 rolls.
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Tools: BLO app; 2003 rolls on ceo.uk.gov.in, voters.eci.gov.in.
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Party Role: Verify lists, appoint BLAs (4,155/11,733 booths).
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Support: DMs, EROs, BLOs; district/ERO help desks.
Sources: Moneycontrol, The Week, Times of India, Siasat