Sunday is the final day for eligible citizens in Tamil Nadu to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll or request corrections as the Election Commission of India (ECI) concludes the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The ECI stated that applications for new voter additions, deletions, or changes in personal details will not be accepted after Sunday. The ongoing revision aims to ensure the accuracy and currency of the state’s voter list before upcoming elections.
The draft electoral roll was released on January 19 as part of the intensive revision process. During verification, the Commission removed approximately 9.7 million names from the draft list. These deletions primarily consisted of deceased voters, relocated individuals, and duplicate or ineligible entries identified through field checks. Following the draft roll release, the Election Commission allowed citizens to submit claims and objections until today if their names were missing or corrections were needed.
Special voter registration camps were set up across Tamil Nadu over the weekend to facilitate wider access and participation in the process. Election officials reported a significant response to the revision drive, with around 1.28 million applications received for voter list inclusion. These applications will undergo scrutiny by electoral registration officers before the final roll is prepared. Citizens who miss the Sunday deadline will have to wait for the next revision cycle, emphasizing the importance of timely action.
The final electoral roll, crucial for all electoral purposes, will be published on February 17. The revision exercise is seen as a vital step in enhancing the democratic process by ensuring accuracy and inclusivity in the voters’ list.
