Goa must cooperate with the Election Commission’s SIR

Goa must cooperate with the Election Commission’s SIR

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In the coming weeks, Goa will take part in the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, or SIR. At first glance, it might sound like another bureaucratic exercise. But in truth, it goes to the heart of democracy — ensuring that every eligible Goan is counted, and that no one who has died or moved away continues to exist on paper as a voter. The success of this process depends not only on the Election Commission but on how willingly Goans cooperate.

The Election Commission periodically updates voter lists through what is called a summary revision. The SIR, however, is different. It is a door-to-door, d