Dehradun SIR Campaign 2026: Electoral Roll Revision Intensified, BLOs to Start Door-to-Door Verification
District Administration Intensifies SIR Campaign; DM Issues Clear Directions to Officials
No Laxity Will Be Tolerated in Electoral Roll Revision Work
EROs Directed to Ensure Appointment of BLA-2 at Every Polling Booth
BLOs to Conduct Door-to-Door Verification from June 8; Voter Revision Drive to Gain Momentum
Dehradun.
The Dehradun district administration has stepped up preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, with District Magistrate and District Election Officer Dr. Ashish Chauhan issuing strict directions to ensure that the revision process is completed within the prescribed timeline in a transparent, accurate, and error-free manner.
Chairing a review meeting on Friday with Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Dr. Chauhan emphasized that the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists is a crucial democratic exercise and must be carried out with utmost seriousness and accountability.
He directed officials to ensure comprehensive and transparent voter mapping so that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral roll. At the same time, the names of deceased, shifted, or permanently absent voters should be removed only after proper verification, ensuring that no eligible voter is deprived of their right to vote.
The District Election Officer also instructed all officials to thoroughly study the Election Commission’s guidelines and remain fully prepared to resolve any issues arising during the revision process.
Comprehensive Training for BLOs and Supervisors
Dr. Chauhan directed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and supervisors involved in the revision process be provided extensive training to enable them to perform their responsibilities effectively. He stressed that all queries and concerns of field staff should be addressed during the training sessions themselves.
To strengthen the verification process, he also instructed officials to utilize the services of local revenue personnel, including patwaris, wherever required, to minimize the possibility of errors in the voter list.
Appointment of BLA-2 at Every Booth to Be Ensured
Highlighting the important role played by Booth Level Agents (BLA-2) nominated by political parties, the District Magistrate directed all EROs to hold meetings with representatives of political parties and ensure the appointment of BLA-2s at every polling station.
He stated that active participation of BLA-2s would contribute significantly to maintaining transparency, accuracy, and credibility in the revision of electoral rolls.
Physical Verification of Polling Stations Ordered
To improve polling station infrastructure and voter convenience, all EROs have been directed to conduct physical inspections of polling booths within their respective jurisdictions and ensure that necessary facilities and arrangements are in place.
The District Magistrate further instructed nodal officers associated with the revision exercise to complete all logistical and administrative arrangements in a time-bound manner. He also directed officials to prepare tender-related requirements for election management activities well in advance to avoid delays.
Final Electoral Roll to Be Published on September 15
Providing details of the revision schedule, Additional District Election Officer Abhinav Shah informed the meeting that printing of enumeration forms and training of personnel will be completed by June 7, in accordance with Election Commission guidelines.
From June 8 to July 7, 2026, BLOs will conduct door-to-door visits for distribution and collection of enumeration forms. During the same period, the final rationalization and determination of polling stations, including newly proposed booths, will also be completed.
The first draft of the electoral roll will be published on July 14. Claims and objections will be accepted from July 14 to August 13, while their disposal will be completed by September 11. The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on September 15, 2026.
Over 13.8 Lakh Registered Voters in Dehradun
Abhinav Shah informed that Dehradun district’s ten Assembly constituencies currently have a total of 1,380,800 registered voters.
Under the pre-SIR campaign, voter mapping of 1,101,437 voters (80.38%) had been completed by May 16, while the mapping process for the remaining 270,161 voters is currently underway.
The review also revealed that 47,923 voters were found absent, 145,797 voters had shifted, and 33,008 voters were reported deceased.
Political Parties Appoint Thousands of BLA-2s
The district has a total of 1,882 polling stations. Of these, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed 1,836 BLA-2s, the Indian National Congress has appointed 1,443 BLA-2s, and the Communist Party of India (CPI) has appointed 378 BLA-2s.
Authorized BLA-2s will coordinate with BLOs at their respective polling stations and assist in verification, revision, and scrutiny of electoral rolls.
Citizens Can Access Services Through ECI-Net and Helpline 1950
Officials informed that citizens can access voter registration services, electoral roll information, and voter ID-related assistance through the Election Commission’s ECI-Net platform.
The “Book a Call with BLO” feature allows voters to directly contact their respective BLOs for assistance. Additionally, information related to voter registration and electoral services can also be obtained through the Election Commission’s toll-free helpline number 1950.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Election Officer Abhinav Shah, all Electoral Registration Officers, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, and nodal officers associated with the Special Intensive Revision campaign.
