Punjab fully prepared for SIR: Chief Electoral Officer​

Chandigarh, April 4 Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anindita Mitra on Saturday said the state is fully prepared for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with all preparatory activities progressing in a structured and time-bound manner. ​

Highlighting the progress achieved so far, she said a comprehensive pre-SIR mapping exercise has been undertaken across all districts of the state.

​As per the latest data as of April 4, 74.27 per cent of the electors in Punjab have been mapped with the last intensive revision records. ​

Out of the total 214,57,521 electors, as many as 159,36,941 electors have been mapped in the state. ​

To ensure the timely and efficient completion of the pre-SIR exercise, daily monitoring of progress made by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) has been undertaken at the headquarters level, enabling close supervision and prompt resolution of issues. ​

Providing district-wise insights, Mitra said districts such as Tarn Taran (88.64 per cent), Moga (86.91 per cent), Muktsar Sahib (85.47 per cent), and Mansa (84.20 per cent) have recorded some of the highest mapping percentages. ​

Other major districts, including Ludhiana (64.14 per cent), Amritsar (75.60 per cent), Jalandhar (68.05 per cent), and Patiala (69.33 per cent) have also shown substantial progress. ​

The CEO emphasised that electors can and should proactively locate and map their details by referring to the 2003 electoral rolls, which serve as a key reference for the SIR process. ​

“Citizens are encouraged to search for their names in the 2003 electoral roll. In case their name is not found, they may also verify the details of their family members, such as parents or grandparents, to establish linkage,” said the CEO. ​

She said during the SIR exercise, booth-level officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door enumeration across the state. Enumeration forms will be distributed in duplicate and collected along with supporting documents, ensuring complete coverage.​

Every elector whose name appears on the 2025 voter list is required to fill out these enumeration forms. ​

“Active cooperation from citizens will be crucial to ensure that every eligible voter is included and that electoral rolls remain accurate and up to date,” the CEO said in a statement. ​

She said the appointment of booth-level agents (BLAs) by political parties is a crucial requirement, adding that over 8,000 BLAs have been appointed across the state, ensuring wider stakeholder participation in the electoral process. ​

To facilitate electors, a state and district contact centre has been set up at the toll-free number 1950. The helpline operates from 9 am to 5 pm on working days and will function round the clock during the SIR period. ​

Citizens can also lodge complaints through this number. Additionally, electors can use the “Book a Call with BLO” facility on the ECINET platform and access various services through the Voter Helpline App.

​--IANS

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