Special Intensive Revision Voter List Controversy

13 UPDATES · 20 DAYS · 26 JUN 2026 — 15 JUL 2026

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Latest · 15 Jul 2026

The Election Commission of India extended the electoral roll revision schedule in Punjab, with draft rolls published on August 13 and final rolls on October 12.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to it, such as criticisms from opposition leaders and the impact on individual voters like R. Rajagopal. It excludes other actions or events by the Election Commission, political parties, or regional governments unless they are direct developments or consequences of the SIR process.

The full story, from the beginning

26Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

SIR completes one year: Nearly six crore names deleted so far

28Jun

The Hindu

Hariprasad, president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, urged party members to safeguard voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

29Jun

The Hindu

Kerala's Chief Minister requested West Bengal's Chief Minister to intervene and restore the passport of journalist R. Rajagopal, whose passport was revoked due to a police verification report.

BBC

R Rajagopal: Editors Guild of India condemns 'denial' of voting and passport rights of former The Telegraph editor

The Hindu

Opposition leaders criticized the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging it may violate citizens' rights and potentially be used to disenfranchise vulnerable populations.

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India will begin a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka on June 30th to identify and verify eligible voters.

The Hindu

John Brittas, leader of the CPI(M), challenges the denial of a passport renewal to Rajagopal Ramadas, arguing that it raises constitutional concerns about the Passports Act.

2Jul

The Hindu

The Congress is considering using the 2025 electoral rolls for upcoming elections in the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) due to a delay in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

8Jul

NDTV

JD Secular chief HD Kumaraswamy accuses the Karnataka government of manipulating the SIR voter list process.

Indian Express

The BJP and JD(S) have filed complaints alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list process, while the ECI defends its conduct.

15Jul

The Hindu

Congress delegation urged the Election Commission to extend the SIR deadline in Telangana due to slow progress and voter outreach challenges.

The Hindu

Former Chief Election Commissioner Quraishi criticizes the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for its focus on exclusion and disruption of free and fair elections.

LATEST UPDATE — Indian Express

The Election Commission of India extended the electoral roll revision schedule in Punjab, with draft rolls published on August 13 and final rolls on October 12.

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