YSRCP urges Andhra Pradesh CEO to share SIR-2026 data with party BLAs
Synopsis
YSRCP has formally complained that its Booth Level Agents are being denied SIR-2026 electoral data in multiple Andhra Pradesh constituencies — and backed it up with a document showing the data exists but is being shared inconsistently. The party's demand for uniform access puts the Chief Electoral Officer under pressure to act before the revision exercise concludes.
Key Takeaways
YSRCP wrote to Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav on 24 August over denial of SIR-2026 data to party BLAs.
MLC Lella Appi Reddy cited Pulivendula , Punganur , and Uravakonda as constituencies where access was blocked.
The RDO office in Kadiri reportedly claimed it lacked system access to provide booth-wise data — contradicted by a document the party submitted covering Chittoor constituency.
YSRCP has demanded statewide booth-wise details of unmapped voters , logical discrepancies , and notices issued and pending.
The party urged the CEO to direct all DEOs, EROs, AEROs and BLOs to share SIR-2026 information with authorised BLA-1s and BLA-2s .
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has formally urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav to ensure that Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 data is made available to the party's authorised Booth Level Agents (BLAs) across all constituencies in the state. The demand was raised on Monday, 24 August, amid complaints that critical electoral data is being withheld or delayed in several districts.
What YSRCP Has Demanded
YSRCP State General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy submitted a formal representation to the CEO, requesting statewide Assembly constituency-wise and booth-wise details of unmapped voters, logical discrepancies, and notices issued, served, and pending. He also sought clear, uniform directions to all District Collectors/DEOs, RDOs/EROs, AEROs and BLOs to share the relevant SIR-2026 information with authorised BLA-1s and BLA-2s at their respective levels.
Key Constituencies Where Problems Were Reported
According to the representation, YSRCP BLAs in Pulivendula, Punganur, and Uravakonda Assembly constituencies have faced significant difficulties in obtaining the requested data. At the booth level, BLA-2s have reportedly not been receiving required information from Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in multiple instances across the state.
The Kadiri Incident and the Chittoor Contradiction
The YSRCP SIR Organisational Team personally visited the RDO office in Kadiri to seek booth-wise details of unmapped voters and logical discrepancies. Officials there reportedly stated that the office lacked the login credentials or system access to furnish such booth-wise data. However, the party simultaneously submitted to the CEO a document containing the same category of booth-wise data pertaining to Chittoor Assembly Constituency — demonstrating, Appi Reddy argued, that the information does exist within the election machinery. This inconsistency, he said, underlines the urgent need for uniform instructions statewide.
Why Access to SIR-2026 Data Matters
Appi Reddy stated that access to SIR-2026 data is essential for authorised political party representatives to properly verify electoral rolls, identify genuine omissions or discrepancies, and flag them promptly to election authorities. He argued that uniform sharing of this information would also ensure transparency and consistency in the SIR-2026 process across Andhra Pradesh. Notably, the SIR exercise directly affects voter eligibility and roll accuracy ahead of future elections, making timely data access a matter of democratic accountability.
What Happens Next
The ball is now in the Chief Electoral Officer's court. Should Vivek Yadav issue the statewide directive sought by YSRCP, it would set a precedent for uniform data access for all recognised political parties participating in the SIR-2026 exercise. Whether the CEO acts — and how swiftly — will be closely watched by opposition parties and electoral watchdogs alike.
Point of View
The problem is administrative coordination, not data availability. The Chief Electoral Officer now faces a transparency test: a blanket directive for uniform access costs nothing and removes any perception of selective disclosure. Delay or inaction risks casting a shadow over the credibility of the SIR-2026 process itself in Andhra Pradesh.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SIR-2026 exercise in Andhra Pradesh?
Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 is an electoral roll revision exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to update voter lists, identify unmapped voters, and rectify logical discrepancies. It directly determines voter eligibility ahead of future elections in Andhra Pradesh.
Why is YSRCP complaining about SIR-2026 data access?
YSRCP says its authorised Booth Level Agents are not receiving required SIR-2026 data — including unmapped voter details and logical discrepancy reports — in several constituencies. The party argues this hampers its ability to verify electoral rolls and flag genuine errors to election authorities.
Which constituencies have been specifically flagged by YSRCP?
YSRCP has specifically cited Pulivendula, Punganur, and Uravakonda Assembly constituencies as places where its representatives have faced difficulties obtaining SIR-2026 data. Problems at the booth level have also been reported across multiple other areas in the state.
What did the Kadiri RDO say, and why does YSRCP call it a contradiction?
The RDO office in Kadiri reportedly told a YSRCP team that it lacked the login or system access to provide booth-wise data. YSRCP countered this by submitting to the CEO a document containing the same category of data for Chittoor Assembly Constituency, arguing the information exists within the election machinery but is not being shared uniformly.
What action has YSRCP requested from the Chief Electoral Officer?
YSRCP has asked CEO Vivek Yadav to direct all District Collectors, DEOs, RDOs, EROs, AEROs, and BLOs to share SIR-2026 data with authorised party BLA-1s and BLA-2s, and to provide the party's central office with statewide constituency-wise and booth-wise details of unmapped voters, discrepancies, and notices.
