Uttarakhand’s SIR final roll is out — but the voter enrolment exercise isn’t over yet

Uttarakhand has published its final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), but the voter enrolment process is not yet complete. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed 20 states, including Uttarakhand, to run a special drive to identify left-out voters and facilitate their enrolment. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been instructed to compare the pre-SIR and current rolls, conduct house-to-house visits, and enlist eligible voters through Form 6.

The exercise aims to cover at least 20-25 identified electors per week and is expected to be finished within a month. The final roll includes 71,58,949 electors, an increase of 25,164 from the draft roll of 71,33,785. It features 37,37,701 men, 34,21,036 women, and 212 third-gender electors. The post-SIR exercise will also involve political parties, ensuring all eligible voters are accounted for.

The Election Commission has directed additional outreach efforts for vulnerable groups, such as those living in night shelters and homeless individuals, to ensure inclusivity in the electoral process.