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Internet and online service centres across Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in visitors as voters rush to submit SIR enumeration forms. Many are paying Rs 100–150 for online submissions, while some express concerns over costs, delays and uncertainty surrounding the process.

Several voters in Telangana are facing difficulties linking their SIR 2026 enumeration forms with the 2002 electoral rolls due to Telugu-only records, spelling variations in English names and challenges in locating polling station details and serial numbers.

As Hyderabad's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls gathers momentum, many voters claim Booth Level Officers have not yet visited their homes. Residents are approaching local leaders and BLOs directly for enumeration forms, while political parties continue trading allegations over the process.

Booth-Level Officers involved in Telangana's Special Intensive Revision exercise have reported several issues, including incorrect voter details, invalid corrections, improper photographs, language barriers and delays during house visits, making the electoral roll revision process more time-consuming and challenging.

With less than three weeks left for the Special Intensive Revision deadline, many Hyderabad voters say Booth Level Officers have not visited their homes. Residents are instead travelling to polling stations to collect enumeration forms, raising concerns about completing the process on time.

AIMIM has intensified its voter assistance campaign in Hyderabad by setting up help centres and conducting door-to-door outreach to help eligible voters complete the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Asaduddin Owaisi has also raised concerns over the SIR exercise.

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The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is progressing slowly in Hyderabad, with the distribution of enumeration forms lagging across all 15 Assembly constituencies. GHMC officials cited transportation issues and weekend absenteeism among residents as key reasons for the delay.

GHMC Commissioner and District Election Officer R.V. Karnan reviewed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Hyderabad on day one. The exercise involves door-to-door distribution of enumeration forms under BLO supervision, with officials directed to ensure transparency and smooth implementation.

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has begun in Hyderabad district and will continue until July 24. Booth Level Officers will make three household visits, while voters can verify records, update addresses, submit forms online, and seek assistance through helplines.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer to ensure greater transparency and accessibility during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party has sought data sharing, multilingual forms, clear verification procedures and voter-friendly measures.

The Supreme Court has ruled that voters in West Bengal whose names were deleted during judicial adjudication can still cast their votes if cleared by Appellate Tribunals up to 48 hours before polling. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the verdict, calling it a victory for democracy and urging party workers to assist voters in obtaining slips.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his first rally in West Bengal after the release of draft SIR rolls, amid concerns over voter exclusion, while inaugurating highway projects in Nadia district ahead of Assembly polls.

The Election Commission has cautioned West Bengal poll officials to treat any irregularity or security breach during hearings on claims and objections in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls seriously, directing strict corrective and disciplinary action where required.

Cyber fraudsters are sending fake SIR voter verification messages asking people to click links and share OTPs or fees. Telangana officials clarified that SIR is not happening in the State and warned citizens to ignore such messages and protect their data.

Election Commission officials will review Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls from November 24–26. The exercise, underway across nine states and three UTs, includes field inspections and assessments of BLO work, media coordination and voter awareness as political challenges reach the Supreme Court.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a mechanism to cover up and institutionalise vote theft. He cited instances in Haryana and claimed similar incidents occurred in MP, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, promising more evidence.

The Election Commission has launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs, covering 51 crore voters, to remove duplicate and outdated entries and ensure cleaner voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.

The Election Commission plans a phased pan-India Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, starting with States holding 2026 Assembly polls. States with ongoing or upcoming local body polls to be excluded