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Election Commission Issues Unanimous Clarification on Electoral Rolls Revision

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Election Commission issued a unanimous clarification affirming the integrity of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi signed the clarification.
The nationwide SIR order dated June 24, 2025 received unanimous approval and was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the clarification, urging leaders to respect institutions and accept outcomes.

History

Historical Context

The Election Commission of India, empowered by Article 324 and the Representation of the People Act, has long revised voter lists, introducing voter-photo ID cards in 1993 to curb fraud. Building on that legacy, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision on 27 October 2025, a house-to-house enumeration later upheld by the Supreme Court in May 2026.

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Story summary

Election Commission issued a unanimous clarification affirming the integrity of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi signed the clarification.
The nationwide SIR order dated June 24, 2025 received unanimous approval and was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the clarification, urging leaders to respect institutions and accept outcomes.

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