SIR Drive Progress: Over 46 Crore Voter Forms Delivered in Historic Electoral Push

The Election Commission has ramped up electoral roll revision by distributing over 46 crore enumeration forms since the launch of Phase Two of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive on November 4, 2025. The drive, ongoing until December 4, aims to update the electoral lists in 12 states and Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and others.

Uttar Pradesh leads in distribution with over 13.74 crore forms handed out, followed by West Bengal at 7.4 crore. Over 91% of the estimated 51 crore voters in phase two have received forms, which must be filled and returned for inclusion in the draft electoral rolls, published on December 9, 2025.

The SIR drive closely monitors matched and unmatched voters from previous rolls, with hearings and verification stages scheduled through January 2026 to ensure transparency and accuracy. Failure to submit forms can result in exclusion from voter lists, highlighting the importance of voter participation.

This extensive exercise underscores the EC’s commitment to free, fair, and comprehensive elections by purging outdated entries and incorporating new eligible voters.

Key Highlights:

Over 46 crore enumeration forms distributed, achieving 91% coverage in Phase Two.

Phase Two covers nine states and three Union Territories, including key poll-bound regions.

Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal lead in voter form distribution.

Draft electoral rolls to be published on December 9, 2025.

Multi-stage verification process underway to address unmatched voter cases.

Final electoral rolls expected to be published by February 7, 2026.

Voters urged to participate and submit forms to avoid exclusion.

Sources: Newsonair, PIB, Business Standard, Economic Times