The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka is moving quickly, with over 1.12 crore Enumeration Forms distributed to voters in the initial three days of the door-to-door verification process. The state currently has 5,54,32,314 registered electors as of June 16, 2026, according to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Karnataka. Enumeration Forms have been provided to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for distribution as part of the revision activity.
The house-to-house enumeration and digitization process began on June 30 and will run until July 29. As of now, 1,12,65,893 Enumeration Forms have been handed out to voters, representing 20.32% of the electorate. Of these, 6,12,618 Enumeration Forms, equivalent to 1.11% of the total electorate, have been digitized. Additionally, 37,783 electors have submitted their Enumeration Forms online, constituting 0.07% of the electorate.
During the ongoing verification process, election officials have identified 7,582 electors falling under the “Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate or Otherwise” (ASDDO) category. The revision process has revealed 97 untraceable or absent electors, 2,637 permanently shifted electors, 3,967 deceased electors, and 821 individuals already enrolled elsewhere. Another 60 cases have been classified under “Others.”
The Election Commission is encouraging eligible voters to collaborate with Booth Level Officers during the current house-to-house verification and ensure the submission of their Enumeration Forms before the July 29 deadline. The Special Intensive Revision will continue until July 29, with the draft electoral roll set to be published on August 5, followed by a period for claims and objections until September 4. The final electoral roll is expected to be released on October 7.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar initiated Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by completing his Enumeration Form at his Sadashivanagar residence and urged all eligible voters to participate to protect their voting rights. He emphasized that voter registration was crucial for accessing government benefits.
Booker Prize-winning Kannada author Banu Mushtaq described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a simple and transparent process, dispelling fears that it was meant to harass citizens. She also called on officials to guide the public patiently through the enumeration process.
