[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":16},["ShallowReactive",2],{"home-guide-karnataka-sir-2026-the-complete-guide-to-the-special-intensive-revision-of-electoral-rolls":3},{"id":4,"type":5,"title":6,"slug":7,"excerpt":8,"category":9,"thumbnail_url":10,"file_url":10,"external_url":10,"file_size_bytes":10,"duration_label":11,"icon_key":10,"is_featured":12,"published_at":13,"sort_order":14,"body":15},1,"guide","Karnataka SIR 2026: The Complete Guide to the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls","karnataka-sir-2026-the-complete-guide-to-the-special-intensive-revision-of-electoral-rolls","What SIR is, why the 2002 electoral roll matters, who is affected, what the draft roll means, what to do if your name is missing, what happens after a notice, and how to protect your right to vote","Election",null,"5 Min Read",true,"2026-08-24T17:19:02+05:30",0,"\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\">On 24 August 2026, Karnataka entered one of the most important stages of its electoral-roll revision process: the Draft Electoral Roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was published.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The numbers are significant.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Karnataka had approximately 5.54 crore electors in the electoral roll used at the beginning of the exercise. The draft roll published today contains approximately 4.46 crore electors. Around 1.08 crore existing electors have been placed in the ASDDO category — Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Others — and are not included in the draft roll. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>But there is another important number.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Of the approximately 4.46 crore electors whose records proceeded into the draft-roll stage, around 43.8 lakh cases have been identified for further verification. These comprise approximately:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* 23.45 lakh — “No Mapping” cases\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* 20.35 lakh — “Electors with Anomalies”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Notices are being issued to these electors as part of the next stage of the process. (The Indian Express)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>These figures can sound alarming. But they need to be understood correctly.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Being absent from the draft electoral roll is not the same thing as being permanently deleted from the electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The SIR process has multiple stages of verification, claims, objections, notices and adjudication before the final electoral roll is published.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This guide explains exactly how the process works.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>1. What is SIR?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>SIR stands for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>It is a more comprehensive exercise to verify and update electoral rolls than a routine summary revision.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The Election Commission of India derives its authority to supervise and direct the preparation and revision of electoral rolls from Article 324 of the Constitution, along with the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The ECI's 2026 SIR instructions expressly invoke these legal provisions.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The broad objective is to maintain an electoral roll that:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* includes eligible citizens;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* excludes persons who are not eligible;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* removes duplicate registrations;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* removes entries relating to deceased persons;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* updates entries when people permanently shift residence;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* corrects errors;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* and maintains the integrity of the electoral process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR order states that electoral-roll preparation must ensure that eligible citizens are included and that eligible citizens are not excluded.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>2. Why is Karnataka conducting SIR?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Electoral rolls change continuously.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>People:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* turn 18;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* move between constituencies;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* move between states;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* marry and change names;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* change addresses;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* die;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* sometimes get registered more than once;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* or may have errors in their electoral records.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR framework specifically notes that rapid urbanisation and migration can create repeated or outdated electoral entries. The Commission therefore considers intensive verification necessary to maintain the integrity of the rolls.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Karnataka's large and highly mobile urban population makes this particularly significant.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Bengaluru, for example, has experienced substantial migration over the past two decades, with many residents having moved into the city after the previous intensive electoral-roll reference period.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>3. What is special about the 2002 electoral roll?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The 2002 electoral roll is an important historical reference point for Karnataka's SIR exercise.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>During the mapping exercise, current electors were sought to be linked with themselves or with relevant relatives appearing in the previous intensive-revision electoral records.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR system allows electors to search the last SIR electoral roll using information such as:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* State;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* District;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Assembly Constituency;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Polling Station;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Part\u002Fserial number;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* elector name;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* age; and\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* relative's name. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For Karnataka, the relevant historical roll is the 2002 electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This does not mean that every person must personally have been a voter in 2002.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For example, someone who was a child in 2002 obviously may not appear in the electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The process therefore also allows linkage through relevant relatives.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>4. What does “mapping” mean?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Mapping essentially means establishing a connection between the current elector and the relevant earlier electoral-roll record.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>There are broadly three situations:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A. Self-mapping\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The elector's own earlier electoral record can be identified.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>B. Relative\u002Fprogeny mapping\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The current elector may be linked through relevant family records to a person appearing in the earlier electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>C. No mapping\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The required linkage to the earlier roll could not be established.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This third category is important.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>No Mapping does not mean “foreigner”.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>It means that the electoral record could not be linked through the historical mapping exercise and therefore requires further verification.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The latest Karnataka figures show approximately 23.45 lakh electors in the No Mapping category. (The Indian Express)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>5. What does ASDDO mean?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>ASDDO stands for:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A — Absent\u2028S — Shifted\u2028D — Dead\u2028D — Duplicate\u2028O — Others\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>During the enumeration exercise, BLOs identified existing entries that appeared to fall into one of these categories.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>As of the draft-roll publication, approximately 1.08 crore electors have been placed in the ASDDO category and are not included in the draft electoral roll. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This is one of the most important numbers in Karnataka's SIR.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>But it is equally important to understand what it does not mean.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>It does not mean that 1.08 crore people have been conclusively declared ineligible to vote.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI has clarified that names cannot simply be finally deleted without the prescribed notice and due-process requirements. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>6. What is the difference between ASDDO and “No Mapping”?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>They are different categories.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>ASDDO\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The elector has been identified as apparently:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* absent;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* shifted;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* dead;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* duplicate; or\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* falling under another category requiring exclusion from the draft.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>No Mapping\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The elector's current record could not be linked to the relevant earlier electoral-roll record.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Electors with Anomalies\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The current record has a discrepancy requiring verification.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>These categories should not be casually described as “illegal voters” or “foreign voters”.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>They are administrative classifications within an electoral-roll revision exercise.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>7. What are “Electors with Anomalies”?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The second major group among the 43.8 lakh cases consists of approximately 20.35 lakh electors classified as “Electors with Anomalies.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>These are records where the mapping or information contains a discrepancy that requires further verification.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Examples can include inconsistencies in details such as names, ages or other linked information.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The existence of an anomaly does not by itself establish that the elector is ineligible.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The purpose of the subsequent notice and verification process is to resolve the discrepancy. (The Indian Express)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>8. What happened during the first phase?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The first phase was the house-to-house enumeration exercise.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Booth Level Officers, or BLOs, were responsible for distributing and collecting Enumeration Forms and verifying electoral information.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>In Karnataka, the house-to-house exercise ultimately continued until 17 August 2026 after the schedule was extended to allow additional verification, particularly because of the large ASDDO list. (The New Indian Express)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The process involved:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>1. Identifying existing electors.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>2. Providing Enumeration Forms.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>3. Collecting the completed information.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>4. Digitising the forms.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>5. Mapping electors against historical records.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>6. Identifying records requiring further verification.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>7. Preparing the draft electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's current SIR instructions also provide for publication of lists of persons whose names are not included in the draft roll, along with probable reasons in applicable cases.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>9. Were voters required to submit documents during enumeration?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This point is important because earlier explanations of SIR sometimes mixed together different stages.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Under the ECI's 14 May 2026 modification applicable to Karnataka and other states, the Commission specifically directed:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>“No document is to be collected from electors during the Enumeration Phase.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The same instructions provide that after publication of the draft electoral roll, the ERO is to issue notices to persons who could not be linked or whose linkage contains discrepancies.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Therefore, the documentation stage should not be confused with the initial enumeration stage.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>10. What happened on 24 August 2026?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The Draft Electoral Roll was published on 24 August 2026.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This is a major milestone, but it is not the end of SIR.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The draft roll currently contains approximately 4.46 crore electors, compared with approximately 5.54 crore in the earlier electoral roll. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The approximately 1.08 crore electors classified under ASDDO are not included in the draft roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Separately, the approximately 43.8 lakh electors in the No Mapping and Anomalies categories are subject to the next stage of verification and notices. (The Indian Express)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>11. Does being absent from the draft roll mean you have lost your right to vote?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Not automatically.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This distinction cannot be overstated.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The draft roll is a stage in the revision process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The subsequent process provides mechanisms through which eligible persons can:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* submit claims;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* seek inclusion;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* provide required information;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* respond to notices;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* participate in hearings where required; and\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* challenge adverse decisions through the prescribed appeal mechanisms.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR framework specifically provides for inquiry and an opportunity to be heard before deletion from the relevant roll in circumstances covered by the procedure.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Therefore:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Not in draft roll ≠ automatically and permanently deleted.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>But equally:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If your name is missing, do not simply wait. Use the available process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>12. What are the key dates?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The current Karnataka schedule is:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Stage\tDate\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>House-to-house enumeration\t30 June – 17 August 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Draft electoral roll\t24 August 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Claims & objections\t24 August – 23 September 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Notice\u002Fdisposal phase\t24 August – 22 October 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Qualifying date\t1 October 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Final electoral roll\t27 October 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The dates reflect the revised Karnataka SIR schedule following the extensions to the enumeration exercise. (The New Indian Express)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>13. What should you do today?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you are a Karnataka voter, the first thing to do is simple:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Check your name in the draft electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not assume that because you have a Voter ID card, your name must necessarily appear in the draft roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's voter-services portal provides facilities to:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* search your name;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* download electoral rolls;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* access SIR services;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* submit applications;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* submit documents against notices;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* track applications;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* contact your BLO; and\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* file appeals. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>ECI Voter Services Portal\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>14. Check more than just your name\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>When checking the draft roll, verify:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Your full name\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Relative's name\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Age\u002Fdate of birth\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Gender\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Address\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Assembly Constituency\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Polling station\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Part number\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Serial number\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* EPIC number\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A person may find their name but still have an incorrect address or other personal detail.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Errors should be addressed rather than ignored.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>15. What if your name is missing?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you are an eligible elector and your name does not appear in the draft roll, use the claims process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI provides Form 6 for new registration\u002Finclusion of an eligible elector. The current voter portal also specifically provides SIR-related services. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The claims-and-objections window for Karnataka runs from:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>24 August to 23 September 2026.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not assume that your name will automatically reappear in the final roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you are eligible and your name is absent, take action within the prescribed process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>16. What if your name is in the ASDDO list?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>First, determine why it has been placed there.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ASDDO classification could relate to:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* absence;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* shifting;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* death;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* duplication; or\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* another recorded reason.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If the information is incorrect — for example, you are alive, currently residing at the address, and have a legitimate electoral registration — you should use the prescribed process to seek inclusion\u002Fcorrection.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's current voter portal allows citizens to submit the appropriate electoral applications and track their status. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>17. What if you receive a notice?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A notice means that the election authorities require further verification.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>It does not by itself mean that you have been declared ineligible.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>In Karnataka, approximately 43.8 lakh electors are in the No Mapping or Electors with Anomalies categories and are to undergo the next stage of verification. (The Indian Express)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Notices are expected to be served by BLOs beginning around 31 August 2026.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Each notice is expected to specify information such as the date, time and place where the elector must appear for verification. (The News Minute)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you receive one:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not ignore it.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Read the reason given in the notice.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Gather the relevant documents.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Attend the hearing\u002Fverification if required.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Keep proof of your submission.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>18. What documents are relevant after a notice?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR framework provides an indicative set of documents for establishing eligibility in cases where the historical linkage cannot be established.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The commonly cited list includes:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>1. Government-issued identity card or pension payment order for a regular employee or pensioner of the Central Government, State Government or PSU.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>2. Identity card\u002Fcertificate\u002Fdocument issued in India by the government, local authority, bank, post office, LIC or PSU before 1 July 1987.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>3. Birth certificate issued by the competent authority.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>4. Passport.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>5. Matriculation or educational certificate issued by a recognised board\u002Funiversity.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>6. Permanent Residence Certificate issued by the competent State authority.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>7. Forest Rights Certificate.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>8. SC\u002FST\u002FOBC or other caste\u002Fcommunity certificate issued by the competent authority.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>9. National Register of Citizens (NRC) extract, where applicable.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>10. Family Register prepared by the State\u002Flocal authority.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>11. Government land or house allotment certificate.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's framework treats the list as the relevant documentary framework for the applicable verification process. (The News Minute)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Important: Do not assume that you need to submit every document on this list.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The requirement depends on your particular case and the notice issued to you.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>19. What about Aadhaar?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This is one of the most frequently misunderstood issues.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Aadhaar is not proof of Indian citizenship.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>However, Aadhaar does have a role in electoral processes under the ECI's directions.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's May 2026 SIR modification specifically states that its directions concerning Aadhaar continue to apply.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>In the Karnataka SIR context, Aadhaar should therefore not be described either as:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>“Aadhaar is enough to prove citizenship”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>or\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>“Aadhaar has absolutely no relevance.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Both statements are misleading.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The safer formulation is:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Aadhaar may be used for identity\u002Fauthentication in accordance with the ECI's directions, but Aadhaar itself is not a citizenship certificate.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For a voter who receives a notice, the notice and the applicable ECI instructions should determine what additional documentation is required.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>20. What if you were not a voter in 2002?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This is especially important for younger voters.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you were:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* a child in 2002;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* born after 2002; or\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* otherwise not an elector at that time,\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>you obviously may not have an individual entry in the 2002 electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The SIR process therefore permits linkage to relevant relatives in the historical roll where applicable. The ECI's SIR search facility specifically allows searching using relative information. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If neither self-mapping nor relevant linkage is available, the case can move into the verification process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>That does not mean that being born after 2002 makes someone ineligible to vote.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Eligibility is determined under the Constitution and electoral law, including the applicable age, citizenship and residence requirements.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>21. What if you moved to Karnataka after 2002?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This is particularly relevant in Bengaluru and other rapidly growing urban areas.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A person may have:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* been registered in another state in 2002;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* moved to Karnataka later;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* subsequently become ordinarily resident in a Karnataka constituency;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* and registered as an elector there.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The absence of the person's name from Karnataka's 2002 roll therefore does not, by itself, establish that the person is ineligible.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Such a voter should follow the verification process applicable to their case.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If the person cannot establish the historical linkage, the appropriate documentation and application process becomes important.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>22. What if your parents or grandparents were on the 2002 roll?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This can be useful for the mapping process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR framework specifically allows an elector to link themselves with their own or their relative's entry in the relevant previous intensive-revision roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Therefore, if you cannot find your own historical entry, it can be useful to search for relevant family records.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>When searching, do not rely only on an exact English spelling.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's search portal itself warns that spellings may differ between historical and current records and recommends trying variations. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For example:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Ramesh \u002F Ramesh Kumar \u002F Ramesha\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>or different transliterations between Kannada and English may produce different search results.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>23. What if the historical electoral roll has an error?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Historical records are not necessarily perfect.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Names may have:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* spelling variations;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* transliteration differences;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* incorrect ages;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* incorrect relative names;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* old addresses;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* or other clerical inconsistencies.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR search system itself acknowledges that spelling variations can occur and recommends trying different variations when searching. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Therefore, failure to find an exact spelling should not immediately be treated as proof that no historical record exists.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Search more broadly.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>24. What if you permanently shifted residence?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you have moved permanently, your electoral registration should reflect your current ordinary residence.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI provides Form 8 for correction and shifting-related electoral-roll services. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The principle is important:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A person should not remain registered at multiple places.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The purpose of SIR is not merely to retain every historical entry. It is to ensure that the roll reflects the elector's current legal status and ordinary residence.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>25. What if a dead person or duplicate entry is still present?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The revision process also works in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If an elector discovers a genuinely deceased, duplicate or otherwise ineligible entry, the electoral system provides a mechanism for raising an objection.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Form 7 is the ECI's prescribed form for objection to inclusion or seeking deletion from the electoral roll. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Such objections should be made responsibly and on genuine grounds.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The objective is an accurate electoral roll — not arbitrary exclusion.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>26. What happens after a notice?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The exact procedure depends on the category and circumstances.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Broadly:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Notice → submission of information\u002Fdocuments → verification\u002Fhearing → ERO decision\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The Election Commission's framework requires the ERO to deal with relevant cases through the prescribed process, including inquiry and opportunity to be heard where applicable.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If an adverse decision is taken, the electoral framework also provides appeal mechanisms.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Therefore, a voter who disagrees with an adverse decision should not assume that there is no further remedy.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The voter should obtain the decision\u002Forder and use the applicable appeal process within the prescribed period.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>27. Who is the BLO and who makes the final decision?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The Booth Level Officer (BLO) is the field-level officer who carries out important enumeration and verification functions.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>But the BLO is not the final authority deciding every electoral-roll dispute.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) is the statutory authority responsible for electoral-roll decisions within the constituency.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This distinction matters.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A statement made during a household visit is not necessarily the final legal determination of whether a person's name will remain on the electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>28. What role does the ERO play?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ERO is responsible for decisions concerning the preparation and revision of the electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Where an elector's record requires further verification, the ERO may issue the appropriate notice, consider the information and documents submitted, conduct the required inquiry\u002Fhearing, and make the relevant decision under the electoral-roll framework.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's SIR instructions specifically state that after draft publication, the ERO is to issue notices to persons who could not be linked or whose linkage contains discrepancies.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>29. Can the decision be challenged?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Yes.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The electoral-roll framework contains provisions for appeals against relevant decisions of the Electoral Registration Officer.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The exact appellate authority and timeline depend on the particular order and applicable provisions.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The important practical rule is:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If your application is rejected or your name is proposed for deletion, obtain the written decision and check the applicable appeal deadline immediately.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not rely solely on a verbal explanation.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>30. What about people who turn 18 in 2026?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The qualifying date for the current Karnataka SIR is:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>1 October 2026.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's voter portal allows eligible new voters to use Form 6 for registration and specifically provides for persons who are 18 or will turn 18 around the qualifying period. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Therefore, SIR is not only about checking existing voters.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>It also provides a route for eligible new electors to enter the roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>31. Why Bengaluru needs special attention\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Bengaluru is particularly affected by the exercise.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The city has:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* very high population mobility;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* large numbers of interstate migrants;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* rapidly changing residential addresses;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* large apartment communities;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* frequent movement between rented accommodation;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* and many residents who were not living in the city in 2002.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The latest figures indicate that Bengaluru accounts for approximately 24 lakh of the 43.8 lakh cases expected to receive notices. (The News Minute)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For Bengaluru residents, checking the draft roll is therefore especially important.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>32. What should families do?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>SIR should not be treated as an individual exercise only.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Families should check every eligible family member.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For each person, record:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Name in current electoral roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* EPIC number\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Assembly Constituency\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Part number\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Serial number\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Historical 2002 mapping, if available\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Whether the person appears in the draft roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Whether the person appears under ASDDO\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Whether the person appears under No Mapping\u002FAnomalies\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Whether a notice has been issued\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>This can prevent one family member's problem from being discovered only at the last minute.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>33. What should you do if your family has no 2002 electoral record?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not panic.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>First, search carefully.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Try:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* alternate spellings;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Kannada and English versions;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* different relative names;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* different polling stations;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* old addresses;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* neighbouring parts\u002Fbooths where appropriate.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's own search portal recommends trying variations because historical spellings may differ. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If the historical linkage genuinely cannot be established, follow the notice\u002Fverification procedure and provide the applicable documentation.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>34. What should you do if you never received an Enumeration Form?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's current SIR framework provides for house-to-house enumeration and also provides online facilities for SIR-related services.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you believe your existing registration has been omitted or you did not participate in enumeration, contact the relevant BLO\u002FERO and use the appropriate electoral application process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's portal also provides a “Book a Call with BLO” facility. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>35. What are the most common myths about Karnataka SIR?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Myth 1: “If my name is not in the 2002 roll, I cannot vote.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>False.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The 2002 roll is a historical reference for the mapping exercise. A person who cannot establish mapping enters the applicable verification process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Myth 2: “If I receive a notice, I have been declared an illegal voter.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>False.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A notice means the authorities require further verification.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Myth 3: “1.08 crore people have been permanently deleted.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Approximately 1.08 crore electors are not included in the draft roll under ASDDO classifications. The final electoral-roll process is still underway. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Myth 4: “Aadhaar proves citizenship.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>False.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Aadhaar is not a citizenship certificate.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Myth 5: “My Voter ID means I don't need to check.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>False.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The electoral roll is what matters for electoral registration. A voter should check the actual roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Myth 6: “Only people without documents will be removed.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Oversimplified.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Different categories are handled differently. The current process involves ASDDO classifications, mapping, anomalies, notices, claims, objections and verification.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Myth 7: “If I missed the BLO, there is nothing I can do.”\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>False.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>There are subsequent electoral-roll procedures and online services for eligible applicants.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>36. What should every Karnataka voter do between now and 23 September?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Use this checklist.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 1 — Search the draft roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Find your name.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 2 — Check your family\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Verify every eligible member.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 3 — Check your details\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Look at your name, address, age and relative information.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 4 — Check historical mapping\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Search the 2002 roll and relevant family records.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 5 — Check whether you are in ASDDO\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If your name is absent, find out why.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 6 — Check whether you are in No Mapping or Anomalies\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If so, expect the verification process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 7 — If your name is missing and you are eligible, file a claim\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Use the appropriate ECI process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 8 — If you receive a notice, respond\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not ignore it.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 9 — Keep records\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Save:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* acknowledgement;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* application number;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* submitted documents;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* notice;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* hearing details;\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* and final decision.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Step 10 — Check the final roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not stop after filing your application.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>37. The official ECI services you should use\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The Election Commission's Citizen Service Portal currently provides dedicated SIR services, including:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Fill Enumeration Form\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Search Your Name in Last SIR\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Submit Document Against Notice\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* New Voter Registration — Form 6\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Deletion — Form 7\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Correction — Form 8\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Download Electoral Roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Track Application Status\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Book a Call with BLO\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Submit Appeal\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>* Track Appeal (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Official ECI Voter Services Portal\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The ECI's dedicated historical-roll search also allows voters to search the last SIR electoral roll using elector and relative details. (Voters)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Search Your Name in the Last SIR Electoral Roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For Karnataka-specific notices, instructions and electoral-roll information, voters should also use the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka website.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>38. Karnataka SIR 2026 at a glance\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Question\tAnswer\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>What is SIR?\tSpecial Intensive Revision of electoral rolls\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Historical reference for Karnataka\t2002 electoral roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Approx. electors before draft\t5.54 crore\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Electors in draft roll\tApprox. 4.46 crore\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>ASDDO category\tApprox. 1.08 crore\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>No Mapping cases\tApprox. 23.45 lakh\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Electors with Anomalies\tApprox. 20.35 lakh\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Total No Mapping + Anomalies\tApprox. 43.8 lakh\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Draft roll\t24 August 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Claims & objections\t24 August – 23 September 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Qualifying date\t1 October 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Final roll\t27 October 2026\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The figures above reflect the position at the publication of the draft roll on 24 August 2026 and can change as claims, objections and verification are processed. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>39. The most important distinction: draft roll vs final roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The easiest way to understand the current situation is this:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Before SIR\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>5.54 crore electors\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>↓\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Enumeration and verification\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Records examined and classified\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>↓\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Draft roll — 24 August\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Approximately 4.46 crore electors\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>↓\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>ASDDO\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Approximately 1.08 crore not included in draft\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>↓\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>No Mapping + Anomalies\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Approximately 43.8 lakh cases requiring further verification\u002Fnotices\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>↓\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Claims, objections, notices and hearings\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Eligible people get an opportunity to establish or correct their records\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>↓\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Final roll — 27 October\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Final electoral roll\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>That is the process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>40. Why citizen participation matters\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>An accurate electoral roll is not only the responsibility of election officials.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Citizens also have a role.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A voter who discovers that their name is missing should not wait for someone else to notice.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A voter whose address is wrong should seek correction.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A person who has permanently shifted should update their registration.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>A family should report genuinely deceased or duplicate entries.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>And an elector who receives a notice should participate in the verification process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>At the same time, the administration has an equally important responsibility:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>No eligible voter should be excluded because of an avoidable administrative error.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>That is why the claims, objections, notice and hearing stages are so important.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Conclusion: Check. Correct. Respond. Vote.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The Karnataka SIR is now at the stage where every voter should pay attention.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The draft electoral roll has been published.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Approximately 4.46 crore electors are in the draft roll, while approximately 1.08 crore existing entries are outside it under ASDDO classifications. Another 43.8 lakh cases are flagged under No Mapping or Electors with Anomalies and are moving into the verification\u002Fnotice process. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>These numbers should not be reduced to political slogans.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>They need to be understood through the actual process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If your name is present:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Check your details.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If your name is missing:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>File a claim if you are eligible.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If your name is under ASDDO:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Find out the reason and use the prescribed process.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you are in No Mapping or Anomalies:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Watch for your notice and respond.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If you receive a notice:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Do not ignore it.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>If an adverse decision is made:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Obtain the order and examine the available appeal mechanism.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>And when the final roll is published:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Check again.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The SIR process is ultimately about one fundamental question:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Who is correctly entitled to be on the electoral roll?\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>The answer should be determined through the law, evidence, verification and due process — not through rumours, WhatsApp forwards or assumptions.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>For every eligible citizen, the message is simple:\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Check your name. Know your status. Use your rights.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Because democracy begins with a name on the electoral roll.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Important editorial note: I have deliberately avoided presenting the 43.8 lakh figure as “43.8 lakh people whose names will be deleted.” The current reporting and ECI process distinguish the No Mapping\u002FAnomalies notice group from the ASDDO group excluded from the draft, and the draft itself is not the final roll. That distinction is essential if this is being published as an informative political\u002Fcurrent-affairs article. (Moneycontrol)\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",1787895154459]