Kerala SIR: Over 20 lakh enumeration forms on ‘uncollectables’ list

Why in news

The Election Commission of India (ECI) extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule in Kerala to address over 20 lakh untraceable or deceased voters.

Background

The ECI extended the SIR schedule in Kerala by one week to verify voter data. Over 20 lakh individuals were identified as untraceable, dead, or permanently shifted. The Kerala CEO, Rathan U. Kelkar, highlighted the role of Booth Level Officers (BLO) and Booth Level Agents (BLA) in the verification process.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyECI: Responsible for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
• FactOver 20 lakh individuals in Kerala were listed as untraceable, dead, or permanently shifted during the SIR.
• PostRathan U. Kelkar: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Kerala.
• FactThe SIR schedule in Kerala was extended by one week to trace missing voters.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining accurate electoral rolls in a state with high migration and how technological interventions can ensure 'one person, one vote'.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Data integrity: Difficulty in real-time tracking of voters who are permanently shifted or deceased.
• Administrative bottleneck: Reliance on manual verification by BLOs and BLAs in high-mobility regions.
• Digital inclusion: Challenges in integrating overseas electors into the domestic electoral framework.

Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Booth Level Officer · Voter Verification · Data Integrity

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