SIR Phase 2 begins in UP, Bengal, MP & more: When BLOs will visit, what documents you'll need, and every question answered

As part of a politically charged and much-awaited exercise, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls officially begins today, Tuesday, 4 November 2025, across 12 States and Union Territories. This large-scale enumeration drive will cover nearly 51 crore voters across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.

From today, booth level officers (BLOs) will begin door-to-door verification to update and verify voter details. The process will continue till 4 December, after which the draft rolls will be published on 9 December.

Here’s a complete guide to help you understand how to participate in the SIR exercise, what to expect from BLOs, and how to ensure your voter details are accurate.

How to Identify Booth Level Officers (BLOs) Visiting Your Home
Each BLO will carry an official identity card with a QR code that you can scan to verify their credentials directly through the Election Commission of India (ECI) website.

The enumeration forms given to you will also include the name and contact number of the BLO responsible for your booth area.

Since the SIR process is politically sensitive, Booth Level Agents (BLAs), nominated by political parties, may accompany BLOs during the verification drive to ensure transparency.

When Will BLOs Visit? What If You’re Not Home?
BLOs will notify residents in advance before visiting homes. If you are not present at the time, they are required to make at least three repeat visits to ensure every voter is accounted for.

Their goal is to reach every eligible voter under their jurisdiction, so even if you miss the first visit, you’ll have additional opportunities to complete the verification process.

What Documents to Keep Ready for Enumeration
When your BLO arrives, they will hand you two copies of the enumeration form for every registered voter in your household. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Current EPIC (Voter ID Card)
• Aadhaar Card
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• 2002 Electoral Roll reference

You must fill out both forms, sign them, and your BLO will countersign. They’ll keep one copy for ECI records and return the second to you with a stamped acknowledgement, which you should keep safe for future reference.

Note: You don’t need to attach copies of your documents with the form. However, if your family’s name isn’t found in the 2002 electoral roll, you’ll later be required to submit citizenship proof using one of the 11 indicative documents listed by the ECI.

What Does the Enumeration Form Look Like?

The enumeration form is a simple, single-page document divided into two main parts:

Upper Section – To fill in your details as per your current Voter ID.

Lower Section – Contains two boxes:

• Left box: For voters whose names already exist in the 2002 electoral roll.
• Right box: For those whose parents’ or grandparents’ names appear in the 2002 roll, but their own do not.

Only one of these boxes should be filled based on your eligibility.

Pro Tip: Keep your spelling, relationship details, and other data exactly as it appears in the 2002 list, even if there were errors in that record. Altering details may cause discrepancies in verification.

Also, don’t fill enumeration forms from multiple addresses, this may result in both entries being cancelled.

Can You Fill Forms for Family Members Away from Home?

Yes. Any family member present at home can fill and sign forms on behalf of those temporarily away for work or studies.

However, the person signing on behalf of others becomes accountable for the information provided and must respond if authorities seek clarification later.

Where and When to Submit the Completed Forms

Your BLO will personally collect the completed forms during their visit. The door-to-door enumeration will continue till 4 December 2025.

Once enumeration ends:

• Draft electoral rolls will be published on 9 December 2025.
• Claims and objections can be submitted from 9 December 2025 to 8 January 2026.
• Hearings and verifications will take place till 31 January 2026.
• The final electoral rolls will be released on 7 February 2026.

Can You Complete the Enumeration Online?

Yes, if you or your family members won’t be home during the BLO visit, you can complete the process online.

You’ll need to download the form from the official ECI or CEO website, fill it manually, and upload it as per the given instructions.

Currently, the online forms are temporarily unavailable due to technical glitches, but the ECI has confirmed they will be accessible soon on the Chief Electoral Officer’s webpage.

Will the SIR Exercise Affect Your Citizenship Status?

No. The Election Commission of India (ECI) does not have the authority to determine citizenship.

The purpose of the SIR is solely to verify and update voter eligibility, ensuring that every legitimate voter is included and that records remain accurate.

Your participation in the process does not impact your citizenship status in any way.

Why the Special Intensive Revision Matters

This Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls comes ahead of key state elections and possibly the 2026 general elections, making it one of the most politically significant voter roll exercises in recent years.

With over 50 crore voters involved, the SIR aims to ensure transparency, accuracy, and accountability in India’s voter database, an essential step in strengthening the world’s largest democracy.

Inputs from agencies