Deputy EC reviews SIR-2026, pushes for inclusive, error-free electoral rolls in Haryana

Chandigarh: Deputy election commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Monday asked Haryana officials to ensure the inclusion of all eligible voters and the removal of deceased, shifted and ineligible electors through a transparent process, while reviewing the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls in the state.Chairing a review meeting in Chandigarh, Kumar assessed various arrangements, action plans and activities being undertaken under the prescribed schedule for SIR-2026. Senior election officials discussed the progress of the revision exercise and measures to improve the accuracy of electoral rolls.Haryana chief electoral officer A Sreenivas said Kumar stressed strict adherence to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, while ensuring completion of the exercise in a time-bound, transparent and inclusive manner.Kumar also reviewed booth-level verification activities and instructed booth level officers (BLOs) to conduct door-to-door verification systematically and effectively to enhance the reliability of electoral rolls.Highlighting the importance of stakeholder participation, he called for regular interaction and coordination with political party representatives, saying their active involvement strengthens the democratic process.The meeting also reviewed voter awareness programmes, disposal of claims and objections, and administrative and technical preparations. Kumar stated that notices would be issued to voters whose data mapping remained incomplete. To avoid overcrowding at Electoral Registration Officers' offices, such voters were advised to complete the process through their respective BLOs.MSID:: 131443709 413 |