Punjab gears up for Special Intensive Revision, says CEO

Chandigarh: Preparation for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is going on in full swing, with over 74% of the electors in Punjab mapped with the last intensive revision records.Chief electoral officer (CEO), Punjab, Anindita Mitra said the state of Punjab is fully prepared for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with all preparatory activities progressing in a structured and time-bound manner in anticipation of notification of schedule for the SIR exercise by the Election Commission of India.Highlighting the progress achieved so far, the CEO, Punjab informed that a comprehensive pre-SIR mapping exercise has been undertaken across all districts of the state. As per the latest data as on April 4, 74.27% of the electors in Punjab have been mapped with the last intensive revision records. Out of the total 2,14,57,521 electors, as many as 1,59,36,941 electors have been mapped across the state.To ensure timely and efficient completion of the pre-SIR exercise, daily monitoring of progress made by electoral registration officers (EROs) has been undertaken at the headquarters level, enabling close supervision and prompt resolution of issues.Providing district-wise insights, Mitra stated that districts such as Tarn Taran (88.64%), Moga (86.91%), Muktsar (85.47%), and Mansa (84.20%) have recorded some of the highest mapping percentages. Other major districts, including Ludhiana (64.14%), Amritsar (75.60%), Jalandhar (68.05%), and Patiala (69.33%), have also shown substantial progress.The CEO, Punjab emphasised that electors can and should proactively locate and map their details by referring to the 2003 electoral rolls, which serve as a key reference for the SIR process.Electors can access the 2003 voter list through the official portal of the Election Commission of India at https://voters.eci.gov.in/"Citizens are encouraged to search for their names in the 2003 electoral roll. In case their name is not found, they may also verify the details of their family members, such as parents or grandparents, to establish linkage," said the CEO, Punjab.The CEO added that during the SIR exercise, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door enumeration across the state. Enumeration forms will be distributed in duplicate and collected along with supporting documents, ensuring complete coverage. Every elector whose name appears in the 2025 voter list is required to fill these enumeration forms."Active cooperation from citizens will be crucial to ensure that every eligible voter is included and that electoral rolls remain accurate and up to date," the CEO, Punjab added.The Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab said that the appointment of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) by political parties is a crucial requirement, and added that over 8,000 BLAs have been appointed across the state, thereby ensuring wider stakeholder participation in the electoral process.