Election Commission's transparency unparalleled: Gyanesh Kumar
Commenting on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Mr. Kumar said the exercise has already been completed for around 700 million voters, while verification of another 350 million voters is underway.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar declared on August 5, 2026 that the Supreme poll authority upholds an unparalleled level of transparency when it comes to the creation of voter registration lists. Speaking at an event held near Water Works crossing, Mr. Kumar highlighted that approximately 18 lakh individuals are employed by the EC during general elections.
With India boasting around 950 million registered voters, it is recognized as the world's largest democracy. According to Mr. Kumar, the Election Commission adheres to an unparalleled standard of transparency in the preparation of electoral rolls. He encouraged citizens to download the ECI Net mobile application, which offers access to Election Commission information and historical electoral data dating back to 1951.
Regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Kumar confirmed that the process has already been completed for approximately 700 million voters, while verification of an additional 350 million voters is currently underway. He further explained that prior to the release of the final electoral roll, government officials certify the records and parties representing recognized political entities are permitted to audit the lists.
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