The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign currently underway in Chhattisgarh has gained significant momentum, extending deep into some of the state’s most inaccessible regions. Under the supervision of the Collector and District Election Officer, administrative teams along with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are undertaking extensive fieldwork to ensure that no eligible citizen is excluded from the electoral roll.
Navigating rugged hill terrains, dense forest stretches and river crossings, the teams are reaching door to door in remote habitations to distribute enumeration forms and verify voter details. The effort aims to ensure comprehensive coverage in the preparation of the 2025 voter list.
At present, the Raipur district has 92,637 registered voters. Based on the 2025 electoral roll, BLOs have been conducting house-to-house distribution of enumeration forms, which are mandatory for all voters. So far, 47.02 per cent of the forms have been collected, and their digitisation process has been completed.
As part of this phase, voter data from 2025 is being matched with the 2003 electoral roll to ensure accuracy and eliminate discrepancies. The draft electoral roll is scheduled to be published on 9 December 2025. Only those voters whose enumeration forms have been submitted either to the BLOs or through the online portal will be included in the draft.
Following its publication, claims and objections will be accepted until 8 January 2026. After the resolution of all cases, the final electoral roll will be published on 7 February 2026.
Despite logistical challenges, election staff continue their outreach in far flung villages and isolated settlements, often walking long distances and crossing natural barriers to connect with voters. The ongoing exercise seeks to translate the principle that “every voter matters” into meaningful action, reinforcing public participation and strengthening the democratic process across the region.