In a letter addressed to the Chief Electoral Officers of these states and union territories—including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, and Goa—the Commission stated that January 1, 2027, would be considered the “eligibility date.”
उप्र, उत्तराखंड, पंजाब, मणिपुर, गोवा समेत 17 राज्यों में वोटर लिस्ट का होगा पुनरीक्षण
The Election Commission announced on Thursday that a ‘Special Summary Revision’ (SSR) of electoral rolls will be conducted across 17 states and union territories. This includes states where assembly elections are scheduled to be held next year. In a letter addressed to the Chief Electoral Officers of these states and union territories—including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, and Goa—the Commission stated that January 1, 2027, will be considered the “qualifying date.”
The objective of this SSR is to include eligible voters—particularly youth and first-time voters—in the electoral rolls, while also refining and correcting existing entries.
Election Commission announces a special revision of electoral rolls in 17 states, including UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, and Goa.
While the term of the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly is set to conclude on May 22 next year, the terms of the 60-member Manipur, 40-member Goa, 117-member Punjab, and 70-member Uttarakhand assemblies will end on various dates in March 2027.
Under the ‘Representation of the People Act, 1950,’ the Election Commission is empowered to conduct elections up to “six months prior” to the expiration of an assembly’s term.
What is the difference between SIR and SSR?
A ‘Summary Revision’ primarily focuses on adding new eligible individuals and making routine corrections, whereas an ‘SIR’ (Special Intensive Revision) is a far more comprehensive process. It entails door-to-door verification across the entire state, a meticulous examination of entries, and a large-scale audit of the data.
Controversy surrounding SIR
The entire controversy stems from the SIR process. Opposition parties have expressed concern over the potential removal of voters’ names and the risk that eligible citizens might be left off the electoral rolls. They allege that this exercise could result in genuine voters losing their right to cast their vote. They have also expressed concern regarding the requirement for documents, the verification process, and the adverse impacts on vulnerable groups, migrant workers, the elderly, and the economically disadvantaged.
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