Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026: Electoral Roll Revision, Constitutional Basis, Form 6 Clarification, Electoral Integrity and Way Forward
5 November 2026
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Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026: Electoral Roll Revision, Constitutional Basis, Form 6 Clarification, Electoral Integrity and Way Forward
1. Background and Recent Development
- On 3 November 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified that previously registered voters missing from draft electoral rolls can submit Form 6 for re-inclusion.
- Previous enrolment alone will not attract prosecution under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, provided applicants meet legal requirements and are not enrolled elsewhere.
2. Constitutional and Legal Background
- Article 324 empowers ECI to supervise elections and electoral roll preparation.
- Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 provides for electoral roll revision.
- SIR involves detailed verification, including house-to-house visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
3. Objectives and Major Concerns
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Understand Special Intensive Revision 2026: ECI's Form 6 clarification, Article 324 powers, electoral roll revision, voter exclusion concerns and the way forward.
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Special Intensive Revisionelectoral roll revisionForm 6Election Commission of IndiaArticle 324Article 326Representation of the People ActBooth Level Officersadult suffrageelectoral integrity