Shimla, Feb. 19 -- The Election Commission of India has initiated the preparatory phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Himachal Pradesh, triggering political debate in the state.
In a communication dated February 19, 2026, the Commission directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh and other states to complete preparatory work for the SIR, which is scheduled to begin in April 2026. The move follows earlier orders mandating revision of electoral rolls across states and union Territories.
The SIR process involves verification of voter lists, removal of duplicate or ineligible entries, rationalisation of polling stations, and fresh enrolment of eligible voters. Officials said district-level machiner...