Bhubaneswar: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, R.S. Gopalan, on Tuesday underscored the importance of countering misleading information related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the 2026 Electoral Rolls.

Chairing a virtual meeting with district Information and Public Relations Officers across the state, Gopalan outlined the objectives and significance of the SIR initiative and called for coordinated efforts to ensure clarity and transparency in the process.

“The Election Commission of India has earned global recognition for its impartial and dedicated functioning. To uphold that reputation, it is crucial to effectively counter false and misleading information,” Gopalan stated. He reiterated that no eligible voter’s name should be deleted from the rolls, nor should inelig

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