Telangana CEO Clarifies Key Aspects of SIR 2026, Assures Transparent Voter Roll Revision Process

Subtitle: Door-to-door verification, online submissions, and appeal mechanisms among key points explained by Chief Electoral Officer.

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The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls in Telangana is underway, and the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), C. Sudharshan Reddy, has addressed several key concerns surrounding the voter verification exercise. The clarification comes amid growing public interest and questions regarding the revision process, which aims to ensure that the state’s electoral rolls remain accurate and up to date.

According to the CEO, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits across the state to distribute and collect voter enumeration forms. Each BLO is expected to make multiple visits to households, ensuring that eligible voters have sufficient opportunity to complete the verification process. Voters may also submit their completed forms online, providing greater flexibility and convenience.

Addressing concerns from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the CEO stated that overseas voters can complete the process online. If they are unable to do so personally, a family member may submit the required forms on their behalf in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

One of the frequently asked questions related to the verification of family lineage. The CEO explained that, where required, the 2002 electoral roll may be used to establish lineage by linking voters with their parents or maternal and paternal grandparents. He also clarified that no supporting documents are required during the initial enumeration stage. In cases where discrepancies are identified, notices will be issued later, allowing voters an opportunity to provide relevant documentation before any decision is made.

Responding to concerns about the scale of the exercise, particularly in urban areas such as Hyderabad where a significant number of voter records may require verification, the CEO expressed confidence that sufficient manpower has been deployed. Additional staff will support Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), enabling them to manage anomalies while adhering to the Election Commission’s prescribed timeline.

The CEO also reassured voters that adequate safeguards exist in the event of any deletion from the electoral roll. Before a voter’s name is removed, the concerned Electoral Registration Officer must issue a reasoned order. Those dissatisfied with such decisions can file an appeal with the District Election Officer (DEO) and, if necessary, pursue a further appeal before the Chief Electoral Officer.

The Election Commission has stated that the objective of SIR 2026 is to ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the electoral roll while removing ineligible entries through a transparent and legally prescribed process. Officials have encouraged voters to cooperate with Booth Level Officers and complete the verification process within the notified schedule.

Disclaimer: This report is based on official statements made by the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer and publicly available information regarding the ongoing SIR 2026 exercise. Readers are advised to refer to official notifications issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana, or the Election Commission of India for the latest procedural updates.

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