K’taka SIR: 94.23 pc Enumeration Forms distributed, 30.61 pc digitised

Bengaluru, July 13 (IANS) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has gathered pace, with 94.23 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) distributed to voters and 30.61 per cent digitised, according to a statement released by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Monday.

As part of the ongoing revision exercise, Enumeration Forms are being printed and distributed by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The house-to-house enumeration and digitisation process is being carried out from June 30 to July 29, 2026.

According to the latest data, a total of 52,233,954 Enumeration Forms, accounting for 94.23 per cent of the electorate, have been distributed across the state. As many as 40,289 polling stations (68.23 per cent) have achieved 100 per cent distribution of forms, while 9,652 polling stations (16.35 per cent) have crossed the 90 per cent distribution mark.

The CEO’s office said that 16,965,864 Enumeration Forms, or 30.61 per cent, have been digitised so far. Sixteen polling stations have completed 100 per cent digitisation, while 943 polling stations have achieved over 90 per cent digitisation.

A total of 230,712 Enumeration Forms (0.42 per cent) have been submitted online by electors.

During the verification process, 937,532 electors have been marked as ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Deceased and Others). The exercise has also identified 105,766 untraceable or absent electors, 530,184 permanently shifted electors, 253,342 deceased electors, 45,260 voters who are already enrolled elsewhere, and 2,980 cases under the ‘Others’ category.

The Special Intensive Revision is aimed at updating and verifying the electoral rolls to ensure greater accuracy ahead of future elections. House-to-house verification and digitisation of Enumeration Forms will continue until July 29.

The BJP has alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka, claiming that the Congress government is influencing the exercise to manipulate voter lists.

The party has raised concerns over the alleged enrolment of illegal immigrants and fake voters, questioned the role of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and demanded a transparent and impartial verification process under the Election Commission’s supervision.

–IANS

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