The Election Commission has begun the enumeration phase of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur, marking the latest stage of its broader roll-updating exercise.
The phase began on Saturday, while the poll authority said phase 3 of the SIR had already been launched in 16 states and three Union territories on May 14 in a staggered manner.
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Special Intensive Revision – Phase III
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) May 31, 2026
Enumeration Phase has started for the states of Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and
Manipur ✅
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Enumeration and voter form collection
During the enumeration drive, booth-level officers will conduct house-to-house visits to distribute, collect, and verify enumeration forms.
Electors can also submit the forms online or through BLOs. According to the Election Commission, forms received by electoral registration officers on or before June 28 will be included in the draft electoral rolls.
Those who miss that deadline can still apply as new voters using Form 6, along with the prescribed declaration, during the claims and objections period.
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— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2026
Scale of the exercise across four states
The four states covered in this phase together account for more than 3.67 crore electors.
Odisha has the largest electorate in the group, with over 3.34 crore voters, while Mizoram has 8.75 lakh electors, Sikkim 4.71 lakh, and Manipur 20.92 lakh.
In Odisha, the process is supported by 38,123 BLOs and 8,391 BLAs, according to India Today.
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Ensuring accuracy and inclusion
The Election Commission said the revision exercise is intended to ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral rolls while preventing the entry of ineligible names.
It added that any Indian citizen aged 18 years or above on the qualifying date, and not otherwise disqualified under law, is entitled to be registered as an elector.
The Commission has urged voters to cooperate with officials during the house-to-house verification process to help ensure accurate and inclusive rolls.
