NationalTuesday, 30 June 2026·The Hindu - National
ECI’s Special Intensive Revision begins in Karnataka on June 30, 2026: voter roll and citizenship questions
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision began in Karnataka on June 30, 2026, with door-to-door enumeration and fresh verification of electors.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 30, 2026, the Election Commission of India began the door-to-door enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka.
Key specifics
- SIR door-to-door enumeration started in Karnataka on June 30, 2026.
- The Election Commission says the exercise aims for a “pure”, “accurate”, and “inclusive” electoral roll.
- Critics note that existing electors are being asked to submit fresh enumeration forms for the first time in Karnataka.
- The article says earlier Intensive Revisions were generally conducted once every 5 or 10 years.
- The last “Intensive Revision of Special Nature” mentioned was in 2002–03.
Exam lens
Question type: election commission and electoral roll revision, June 30, 2026, Karnataka, 2002–03, BLOs, fresh enumeration forms; TNPSC may ask what SIR is and how it differs from routine Summary Revision.