FAQs regarding Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by Election Commission of India (ECI)

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by Election Commission of India (ECI) - as on 1-FEB-2026

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What is SIR as per The Election Commission of India?

SIR, as defined by the Election Commission of India (ECI), stands for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

How many voters have been removed from the Electoral Rolls in Bihar, Delhi and Assam?

Approximately 68.6 lakh voters were removed from Bihar's electoral rolls after the final SIR process, 10.56 lakh from Assam's draft rolls, and no specific recent final figure for Delhi is confirmed in current reports as its SIR was part of Phase-I or separate timing.

Is there any judgement from The Supreme Court of India, regarding SIR exercise by the Election Commission of India?

No final judgment has been delivered by the Supreme Court of India on the SIR exercise as of February 1, 2026.
​Hearing Status
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on January 28-29, 2026, in a batch of petitions (including WP (Civil) 640/2025 by Association for Democratic Reforms) challenging the legality of ECI's nationwide Special Intensive Revision under Article 324, Representation of the People Act 1950, and related rules.

Has SIR been announced for Karnataka?

No, SIR has not been announced for Karnataka as of February 1, 2026.
Karnataka Status
Karnataka (next elections 2028) is excluded from ECI's announcements and revisions.
Routine annual summary revision occurs, but no special intensive exercise like SIR is listed for the state. ​Monitor ceo.karnataka.gov.in/en for updates

The Election Commission of India has started or announced SIR for which states?

Phase-I
  1. Bihar
Phase 2
  1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
  2. Chhattisgarh
  3. Goa
  4. Gujarat
  5. Kerala
  6. Lakshadweep
  7. Madhya Pradesh
  8. Puducherry
  9. Rajasthan
  10. Tamil Nadu
  11. Uttar Pradesh
  12. West Bengal

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