Kerala SIR: large number of ASD entries in some polling booths spark concern
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Political parties in Kerala contested the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list due to an unusually high number of Absent, Shifted
Background
The ECI's ASD list includes voters who are deceased, untraceable/absent, permanently shifted, duplicated, or refused to return enumeration forms. The final electoral rolls for the 2026 Assembly elections are scheduled for publication on February 21.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyECI: Responsible for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and publication of electoral rolls.
- FactClaims and objections period for the SIR rolls: December 23 to January 22.
- FactNotice phase for the SIR rolls: Lasts until February 14.
- FactFinal rolls publication date: February 21.
- FactVoter enrollment remains open until the last day of filing nominations for the 2026 Assembly elections.
For Mains
Q. Examine the importance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risks of 'ghost voters' or 'duplicate entries' undermining the principle of one person one vote
- Procedural transparency: Balancing the speed of administrative revisions with the right of citizens to contest inaccuracies
- Inclusion gap: Ensuring marginalized populations are not inadvertently excluded during 'Absent, Shifted, or Deceased' purges
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Special Intensive Revision · Democracy · Transparency · Voter Enrollment
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