THE Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Madhya Pradesh with the aim of ensur ing maximum participation, complete inclusion of eligible voters, and full transparency at every stage of the process. The revision is designed to make sure that no eligible voter is left out and no ineligible name remains in the rolls. As of December 23, 2025, out of 5,74,06,143 eligible voters, 5,31,31,983 have already sub mitted their enumeration forms, marking an overwhelming response in the first phase of SIR.

 

This success is the result of co-ordinated efforts by District Election Officers (DEs) across all 55 districts, 230 Electoral Rolls (ERs), 532 Assistant ERs (AERs), and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed at 65,014 polling booths, supported by volunteers. Representatives from all six nationally recognised political parties, including their district presidents, have actively par ticipated, appointing 1,35,882 booth level agents (BLAs) to assist in the process.

 

To ensure that no eligible vot er is left behind, extensive aware ness campaigns were conduct ed by Chief Electoral Officers, DEs, and ERs. Booths carried out house-to-house visits, fol- lowed by multiple visits to col lect completed forms. BLAs were allowed to fill up to 50 forms per day, ensuring full involvement and coverage. Special camps were arranged in urban areas to facilitate voter registration, and social media, radio channels, and even garbage collection vehicles were used to spread awareness.

 

Early completion of work was appreciated, with over 2,500 BLOs felicitated across dis tricts. Young voters turning 18 on or before January 1, 2026, were actively encouraged to reg ister through Form-6. Voters reported as deceased, shifted, untraceable, or whose forms were not received were cross-ver ified by BLAs appointed by polit ical parties. The entire election machinery, supported by vol unteers, has been assisting sen ior citizens, persons with dis abilities, and other vulnerable groups.

 

The Draft Electoral Roll was published on December 23 in printed and digital formats, accessible to all recognised polit ical parties and the public via the CEO’s website. During the claims and objec tions period from December 23 to January 22, 2026, voters can file claims for inclusion or dele tion of names. All deletions will be carried out only after due notice and a speaking order from the ER/AER. Aggrieved voters can appeal to the District Magistrate and thereafter to the Chief Electoral Officer.