Haryana Voter List Update: SIR Starts June 15; Final List on Sept 22

The Election Commission of India has initiated a significant administrative exercise to update and purify the electoral rolls in Haryana. Starting from June 15, the state will undergo a 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) of the voter list. This comprehensive process is designed to ensure the accuracy and inclusivity of the electoral database, ensuring every eligible citizen is correctly registered. According to the schedule released by the authorities, the final publication of the voter list in Haryana is slated for September 22. This announcement comes as part of a broader effort to streamline the democratic process and ensure that the official records are error-free and up-to-date.

Deployment of BLOs and Door-to-Door Verification

As part of the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission (EC) has extended this exercise across 16 states and three Union Territories. In Haryana specifically, a massive workforce of 20,629 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) has been mobilized to execute this task. These officers are mandated to conduct a thorough door-to-door verification process starting from June 15 and concluding on July 14. During this month-long period, BLOs will visit households to verify existing voter information, identify deceased or shifted voters, and collect data for new registrations, while this ground-level verification is a critical component of the SIR to maintain the integrity of the electoral rolls.

Key Dates and Statistical Overview

Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, A. Srinivas, provided detailed insights into the timeline and logistics of the SIR process on Thursday. For this third phase, July 1, 2026, has been established as the 'qualifying date' for voter eligibility. The preparatory phase, which includes essential training activities and administrative tasks for the staff involved, is scheduled to take place between June 5 and June 14, 2026. Providing a snapshot of the current electorate, Srinivas noted that as of May 12, the total number of registered voters in Haryana stands at 2,06,63,155. To facilitate transparency and political participation, various political parties have already appointed 12,917 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to oversee the process.

Draft Publication and Resolution of Objections

The administrative roadmap includes the rationalization and reorganization of polling stations, which is expected to be completed by July 14, 2026. Following this, the draft voter list will be officially published on July 21, 2026. This publication opens a vital window for citizens to file claims and objections, spanning from July 21 to August 20. The Election Commission has designated the period from July 21 to September 18 for the thorough disposal of these claims and objections. Once all corrections and updates are integrated, the final voter list will be published on September 22, marking the conclusion of the intensive revision process. Srinivas urged citizens to cooperate with election officials and BLOs during this period.

Chandigarh and Multi-State Implementation

The Special Intensive Revision isn't limited to Haryana. In the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the SIR process is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026. It's noteworthy that the last intensive revision for Chandigarh's electoral rolls was conducted back in 2002.18 lakh registered voters across 614 polling stations. Beyond Haryana and Chandigarh, the SIR will be implemented in several other regions, including Delhi, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Tripura, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.

Summary of Key Highlights

Chief Electoral Officer A. Srinivas has emphasized the importance of this democratic exercise, urging the public to cooperate fully with the election officials and BLOs during their visits, while the successful completion of the SIR is vital for ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process in the upcoming cycles, providing a solid foundation for future elections.