How is Rajasthan’s SIR 2026 Program Progressing?
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Key Takeaways
- Over 5 crore voters have been reached in the SIR-2026 initiative.
- Jhalawar is leading with a 99% form distribution.
- Significant efforts are being made for digitalization of voter registration.
- Voters can utilize the online portal for easy submissions.
- The ongoing campaign ensures accuracy and transparency in electoral rolls.
Jaipur, Nov 13 (NationPress) The Special Intensive Revision Programme (SIR-2026) for the electoral rolls in Rajasthan is advancing swiftly.
In just the initial 10 days of this initiative, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have successfully reached out to over 5 crore voters, distributing more than 92 percent of counting forms statewide through a door-to-door outreach effort.
Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan reported that the districts of Jhalawar (99 percent), Bundi (98.8 percent), Rajsamand (98.7 percent), Dungarpur (97.5 percent), and Barmer (97.1 percent) are leading in form distribution.
Conversely, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Tonk, Dausa, Jodhpur, and Sirohi are lagging behind, having distributed less than 90 percent of the forms.
At the assembly constituency level, Jhalawar, Begun, and Keshoraipatan have achieved 99.9 percent coverage, while Bharatpur (50 percent) and Nadbai (58 percent) show the slowest progress.
Mahajan noted that the digitization of enumeration forms on the ECInet portal is being executed efficiently.
Currently, 33 lakh forms have been uploaded digitally. Barmer, Bharatpur, and Chittorgarh lead this process, while Baran, Bikaner, and Pali are comparatively slower.
He has instructed all District Election Officers (DEOs) to hasten the process and ensure that BLOs are provided with adequate technical support.
The Election Commission of India is closely supervising the campaign and has issued specific instructions to Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in districts that are behind schedule. Mahajan expressed satisfaction regarding progress made in Jodhpur district.
The Chief Electoral Officer encouraged voters to utilize the online platform to fill out counting forms at voters.eci.gov.in. Online submissions go directly to the relevant BLO, removing the requirement for physical re-submission. Thus far, over 82,000 online counting forms have been submitted in Rajasthan.
Hanumangarh and Ganganagar lead in online submissions, while Banswara and Dungarpur remain at the bottom of the list.
Mahajan stated that following the Commission’s directives, DEOs, EROs, and Assistant Officers are continuously monitoring all districts.
BLOs are visiting residences in both rural and urban locales to physically verify details such as name, address, age, and other pertinent information.
This verification campaign will run from November 4 to December 4, ensuring the accuracy and transparency of voter lists.
Mahajan highlighted that SIR-2026 is crucial for fortifying Rajasthan’s democratic structure by ensuring the inclusion of eligible voters and the removal of ineligible names from the rolls.