The Election Commission has appointed Special Roll Observers (SROs) to oversee the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in eight major states. The observers have been assigned to West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. The poll body said, the observers have already commenced their work and are expected to be present in these states for two days each week until the publication of the final electoral rolls in February 2026. Their mandate is to ensure that the revision exercise is carried out smoothly and transparently.

 

The Special Roll Observers will meet political parties at both the state and district levels to hear their views and address concerns related to the revision process. They will also participate in meetings with Chief Electoral Officers and District Electoral Officers, either physically or through virtual platforms, to ensure that the entire process is completed in a smooth, transparent and participatory manner. They will observe the process of SIR so that no eligible elector is left out and no ineligible person is included in the Electoral Rolls.