Bengaluru West Corporation Reviews SIR Electoral Roll Preparations

The Bengaluru West City Corporation Commissioner held a review meeting with election officials and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. The meeting focused on ensuring eligible voters are included in the electoral roll, removing ineligible entries, and strengthening preparations for upcoming election-related activities.

Key Details:

• Bengaluru West City Corporation Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K.V. conducted a review meeting on June 1, 2026.

• The meeting covered election-related work in the Vijayanagar, Basavanagudi, and Padmanabhanagar Assembly Constituencies.

• Officials discussed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

• The Commissioner emphasized that BLOs play a critical role in identifying eligible voters and removing ineligible entries.

• Special focus was placed on:

Mapping, un-mapping, and re-mapping processes.

• Training newly appointed BLOs.

• Coordination among BLOs, BLO Supervisors, EROs, and AEROs.

• Providing internet and other facilities at polling stations.

Information Shared by the Joint Chief Electoral Officer

Joint Chief Electoral Officer Raghavendra briefed officials on:

• Objectives and procedures of the SIR process.

• Importance of quality mapping activities.

• Technology-driven implementation of SIR.

• The need for systematic planning and coordination over the next five months.

Door-to-Door Enumeration

Officials informed that:

• BLOs will conduct door-to-door visits from June 30 to July 29.

• Enumeration forms must be distributed to all eligible voters and collected after completion.

• Voters must submit the required documents to be included in the electoral roll.

• Notices will be issued where supporting documents are unavailable.

• Information regarding voters lacking the prescribed Election Commission documents will be escalated through supervisory channels.