Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Kumar on Wednesday, 27 May 2025 affirmed that the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the national capital will be conducted with full transparency, with political parties engaged at every stage of the process. The SIR is scheduled to commence in Delhi from 30 June 2025.

How Political Parties Are Involved

Kumar outlined a structured, multi-tier engagement mechanism for recognised political parties. “At the level of the Booth Level Officer (BLO), there are two Booth Level Agents (BLAs), and at the level of the Assistant Returning Officer, there is one Booth Level Agent. At our level, too, we conduct meetings with political parties,” he said.

Booth Level Agents are representatives formally appointed by recognised political parties during the electoral process. Kumar further noted that once the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) issues a notice following draft publication, political parties will be informed of both the notice and its disposal — ensuring end-to-end visibility.

Supreme Court Verdict and Legal Framework

Welcoming the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on the SIR, Kumar stated that the entire process operates within an established legal framework. “The Election Commission has made its guidelines with full transparency. The involvement of political parties is clearly mentioned in the guidelines,” he said. This comes amid broader national scrutiny of electoral roll revision processes, with opposition parties in several states raising concerns about voter deletions.

The SIR Process on the Ground

From 30 June, BLOs will conduct door-to-door visits across Delhi, distributing enumeration forms to voters for self-filling and submission. If a voter is unavailable during the first visit, BLOs are mandated to make a maximum of three attempts. Should the voter remain unreachable, the form will be left at the residence.

Voters also have the option to download and submit the enumeration form online. When forms are submitted physically, BLOs will countersign as an acknowledgement. The BLO’s name and contact number will be printed at the top of each form for voter assistance.

Support for Migrants and Women

Addressing a common pain point, Kumar said the Election Commission has prepared clarification videos to guide voters who migrated from other states or within Delhi on how to trace and link their details to parents or grandparents in electoral records. The guidance specifically covers women who relocated to Delhi after marriage — a segment historically prone to enrolment gaps. Additional videos will be produced if further concerns emerge during the revision exercise.

What Comes Next

With the ground process set to begin on 30 June 2025, the Delhi electoral machinery is now in a preparatory phase, training BLOs and activating party coordination channels. The revised electoral rolls will determine voter eligibility for the next round of elections in the capital, making accurate enrolment a high-stakes exercise for all stakeholders.