Telangana SIR Exercise Begins as BLOs Start Door-to-Door Voter Verification
Date: June 28, 2026
Location: Hyderabad, India
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway across Telangana, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visiting households to distribute enumeration forms to registered voters. The month-long exercise aims to update electoral rolls ahead of the publication of a revised voter list, according to election authorities.
The Election Commission has launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across Telangana. As part of the exercise, Booth Level Officers are conducting house-to-house visits between June 25 and July 24 to distribute and collect voter enumeration forms.
According to the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer, the revision is intended to ensure that eligible citizens are included in the electoral rolls while improving the accuracy of voter records. The exercise is the first such statewide revision in nearly 25 years.
Latest Developments
Telangana SIR Exercise: Election officials said BLOs are expected to visit every household multiple times during the revision period to distribute forms, assist voters where necessary, and collect completed documents.
However, reports from Hyderabad indicate that some urban areas experienced delays due to printing issues and manpower constraints during the initial phase of the exercise. In a few locations, officials reportedly set up collection camps instead of conducting door-to-door visits, prompting concerns over adherence to the prescribed process.
Official Statements
According to Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy, the primary objective of the Special Intensive Revision is to purify electoral rolls while ensuring that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to be included.
The CEO said Booth Level Officers will visit each household at least three times during the exercise to distribute and collect enumeration forms. He also appealed to voters to cooperate with election officials throughout the revision process. The Election Commission has stated that the programme will be conducted in accordance with its guidelines in a transparent manner.
Accurate electoral rolls are a key component of the election process. The Special Intensive Revision helps identify eligible voters, remove inaccuracies, and update voter information before future elections.
The exercise also affects millions of registered voters across Telangana, making public participation essential for maintaining updated voter records.
Key Facts at a Glance: Telangana SIR Exercise
Date: June 25 – July 24, 2026
Location: Telangana, India
Organisation: Election Commission of India
State Authority: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer
Activity: House-to-house distribution and collection of voter enumeration forms
Objective: Update and purify electoral rolls
Current Status: Enumeration process underway across the state
What's Next?
The enumeration process is scheduled to continue until July 24.
According to the Election Commission's announced schedule, the draft electoral roll is expected to be published on July 31, followed by a period for claims and objections before the final electoral roll is released on October 1, 2026.
