What’s Happening with Rajasthan’s SIR Process? Over 10.48 Lakh Inclusion Claims Filed!
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Jaipur, January 19 (NationPress) - The Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office in Rajasthan has unveiled the Daily Bulletin concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, detailing the claims and objections phase from December 16, 2025 to January 19, 2026.
The report underscores significant engagement from both the public and political entities in the revision process, which adheres to the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
As per the bulletin, claims and objections were solicited against the Draft Electoral Roll, which comprises 5,04,71,324 electors statewide. Throughout the review period, numerous applications for inclusion and exclusion were filed by political parties and individual electors.
Political parties, through their designated Booth Level Agents (BLAs), submitted a total of 2,245 inclusion claims and 18,898 exclusion objections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led the count with 2,133 BLAs, 291 inclusion claims, and 18,896 exclusion claims.
In contrast, the Indian National Congress had 110 BLAs, with 185 inclusion claims and 2 exclusion claims. The Bharat Adivasi Party recorded 2 BLAs and 2 inclusion claims. Other national and state parties did not engage in claims or objections during this timeframe.
The CEO's office emphasized that only claims and objections submitted in the required Form 6, Form 6A, and Form 7, along with necessary declarations, are considered valid. Generic grievances lacking these forms will not be counted. A notable number of applications were submitted directly by citizens.
A total of 10,48,493 applications were filed for the inclusion of eligible electors (Form 6/6A), while 1,10,474 applications were submitted for the exclusion of ineligible electors (Form 7).
Additionally, 12,428 Form 7 applications for deletion, including those submitted before October 27, 2025, are still being reviewed.
Data from the department highlights that between October 27 and December 16, 2025, the Election Commission had already processed 1,91,267 Form 6, 72 Form 6A, and 24,616 Form 7 applications.
No affidavits from non-electors under Section 2(g) of the RP Act, 1950, were submitted during this phase.
The Chief Electoral Officer reiterated that the Special Intensive Revision is a statutory initiative designed to ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the electoral roll, while removing any ineligible, duplicate, or deceased entries.
All claims and objections will undergo thorough verification as per legal standards before the final electoral roll is published.
The substantial number of applications, officials noted, indicates a rise in public awareness and the proactive involvement of political parties in enhancing the democratic framework in Rajasthan.
Data shared was collected until Monday at 3 p.m.