The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Gujarat is currently ongoing, with a significant influx of applications for voter details changes. Since its launch on October 27, 2025, the voter revision process has seen a large number of applications for inclusion, deletion, and correction of voter details across the state. The enumeration phase was completed before the draft electoral roll was published on December 19, 2025.
A total of 6,54,594 applications in Form-6 and Form-6A were received for inclusion in the final electoral roll, as per official data. Additionally, 12,59,229 applications in Form-7 were submitted for deletion of names, while 5,04,835 applications in Form-8 were received for correction of details and change of residence. Ahmedabad led in Form-6 and Form-6A applications with 97,664, followed by Surat with 54,797 and Vadodara with 34,373.
In terms of deletion requests, Ahmedabad topped the list with 2,40,549 Form-7 applications, followed by Surat with 1,10,286 and Kheda with 1,35,174. Notable figures for inclusion applications were reported from districts like Banaskantha with 32,923, Bhavnagar with 29,295, Rajkot with 28,257, and Panchmahal with 20,771. Claims and objections can be submitted until January 30, 2026, with verification and disposal processes set to run simultaneously.
The Election Commission emphasized that the objective of the SIR exercise is to ensure the accuracy and inclusiveness of the voters’ list. The exercise is guided by the principle that no eligible voter should be left out, and no ineligible voter should be included.
