Chennai: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a comprehensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, a process that will require every existing voter to re-enroll to retain their name on the list. The exercise, which began today, involves 77,000 officials conducting a door-to-door verification across the state.

The announcement was formally made to the Madras High Court, outlining a detailed schedule that will culminate in the publication of a final voter list on February 7, 2026.

What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?

Unlike the regular Special Summary Revision (SSR), which updates existing lists by adding or deleting names, the SIR is a complete reset. The ECI explained to a bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava and Justic

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