SIR Explained: What every voter should know.

The SIR Electoral Roll refers to the Special Summary Revision (SSR) — often called SIR in some states as “Special/ Supplementary/ Interim Revision” of the electoral roll conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is an updated and verified list of all eligible voters in a particular constituency.

 What is the SIR Electoral Roll?

The SIR Electoral Roll is an updated version of the voter list that includes:

• New voter registrations (those who turned 18+ or recently applied)
• Corrections in existing voter details (name, address, age, gender, etc.)
• Deletion of names (due to shifting, death, duplicate entries)
• Updating address/migration changes

It ensures that the electoral roll remains accurate, clean, and updated before an upcoming election.

Why is it Important?

1️. Ensures Fair and Accurate Elections

A clean and updated voter list prevents:

• Duplicate voting
• Fake voters
• Missing or wrongly listed names

This protects the integrity of elections.

2️. Helps Citizens Verify Their Voting Status

People can:

• Check if their name is present
• Apply for corrections
• Confirm their polling booth
• Verify voter ID details

This avoids last-minute issues on election day.

3️. Includes New Eligible Voters

All citizens who turned 18 years or recently qualified can be added so they don’t miss their first chance to vote.

4️. Supports Smooth Election Planning

Authorities use this roll to:

• Allocate polling booths
• Plan staff and equipment
• Print voter slips
• Manage logistics

A correct roll ensures efficient election management.

5️. Helps Remove Ineligible or Duplicate Entries

Names of:

• Deceased people
• Those who have moved
• Duplicate registrations

are removed to maintain fairness.

The SIR Electoral Roll is a regularly updated voter list that ensures every eligible voter is included and all information is correct—making elections fair, transparent, and well-organized.

 

More info: https://citizenmatters.in/sir-explained-what-every-voter-should-know/