EC orders special summary revision of electoral rolls after SIR

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How it spread - 9 original reports

1. Thu, 15 October 2026

   1 report
   • siasat.com18:25
     EC orders special summary revision of electoral rolls after SIR

     EC ordered an annual special summary revision of electoral rolls, directing political parties be supplied with a "readable PDF format"

2. Fri, 16 October 2026

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   • freepressjournal.in15:36first to report
     EC Confession With Smoke And Mirrors

     The Election Commission's decision to conduct Special Summary Revision in 17 states and Union Territories has renewed scrutiny of the controversial Special Intensive Revision. Critics allege widespread voter exclusions, procedural shortcomings and inadequate safeguards.

3. Wed, 21 October 2026

   1 report
   • hindustantimes.com02:50
     How ECI identifies, removes duplicate electoral roll entries

     The ECI has used digital databases, software-based matching and field verification to identify duplicate entries | HT Explainers

4. Fri, 23 October 2026

   1 report
   • newindianexpress.com10:06
     Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking probe into electoral 'irregularities', EC's functioning

     The Punjab Assembly on Friday passed an official resolution seeking an independent inquiry into alleged irregularities concerning electoral processes and functi

5. Sun, 25 October 2026

   3 reports
   • siasat.com10:35
     Uttarakhand SIR: BLA's 5,359 Form 7s cleared on 'plaint to ECI'

     Amid reports of Form 7s filings across states during SIR, investigation in Uttarakhand has traced them to BJP, with most targeting Muslims.

   • Times of India15:56
     UP CEO orders audit of all voter forms entered since April 10

     In an effort to bolster electoral integrity, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh has announced a comprehensive audit of electoral forms. Officials are tasked with resolving outstanding forms and complaints swiftly. The Special Summary Revision will commence on November 12, focusing on eliminating duplicate entries. Any lapses or issues involving polling booth officials will prompt strict consequences, as supervisors adhere to guidelines and provide timely updates on their activities.

   • Times of India21:34
     EC refuses to give details of SIR software, cites ‘trade secrets, IPR'

     Election Commission of India declined to share the name of the software used for identifying electoral roll errors. The request for information was made under the Right to Information Act. A social activist from Telangana sought details about the software and algorithms used in the process. The Commission stated that no new software was developed for the exercise conducted.

6. Mon, 26 October 2026

   2 reports
   • livemint.com02:01
     Special intensive revision: What's the road ahead for the Election Commission of India?

     The special revision of electoral rolls has seen several issues that left voters out of the draft rolls and raises questions about the process. Here's why India needs more transparency from the Election Commission.

   • morungexpress.com17:15
     SC issues notice on plea challenging Maharashtra SIR; declines to extend deadline without hearing ECI

     New Delhi, October 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Centre, the Chief Electoral Officer and the Maharashtra government on a plea challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electora