Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva praised the Election Commission of India’s decision to start the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi. He emphasized that this initiative would aid in identifying and eliminating illegal foreign nationals from the voters’ list. Sachdeva alleged that the revision process would help in detecting and removing names of Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals who are believed to be residing unlawfully in Delhi and might have been included in the electoral rolls.
The BJP has formed teams of party workers at state and district levels to support voters in resolving any issues that may arise during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Each team also includes a legal expert to offer necessary legal guidance and aid to voters throughout the revision process. Sachdeva assured that the BJP would fully cooperate with the Election Commission to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of the electoral rolls by eliminating ineligible entries.
The Election Commission has initiated the preparatory process for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 22 States and Union Territories, including Delhi, starting from April 2026. The States and Union Territories slated for the next round of Special Intensive Revision include Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, and others. The Election Commission has instructed the Chief Electoral Officers of these regions to complete the preparatory work promptly for the upcoming revision exercise.
