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ECI Announces Phase 3 rollout of Special Intensive Revision across 16 states and 3 UTs, including Delhi and Maharashtra

The Election Commission of India announced Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list to be conducted in 16 states and 3 Union territories, including Maharashtra and Delhi. The schedule includes house-to-house BLO visits from May 30 to October 14, and draft rolls publication from July 5 to October 21, with BLAs assisting.

Why It Matters

This phase expands voter list revision nationwide, affecting voter eligibility ahead of future elections.

Timeline

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SIR Phase 3 schedule window and draft rolls publication window

May 14, 2026

ECI schedules house-to-house BLO visits for Phase 3 to run between May 30 and October 14, 2026, across the 16 states and UTs; draft electoral rolls publication is scheduled from July 5 to October 21, 2026.

Phase 3 SIR rollout announced

May 14, 2026

The Election Commission of India announced the Phase 3 rollout of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list, covering 16 states and 3 Union territories, including Maharashtra and Delhi.