Odisha’s SIR gains momentum, over 71.69 lakh enumeration forms distributed in five days

Odisha’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, aimed at ensuring a more accurate, transparent and error-free voter database, has gathered significant momentum, with the statewide exercise successfully entering its fifth day on Wednesday.

According to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, 7,169,563 enumeration forms had been distributed to voters across the state by 6 pm on June 3, reflecting the enthusiastic response to the ongoing campaign.

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To facilitate the massive voter verification exercise, 45,255 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been deployed across Odisha. They are carrying out door-to-door visits in urban, rural, tribal and other remote areas to distribute pre-printed enumeration forms and collect voter information.

Under the process, each voter is provided with two pre-printed copies of the Enumeration Form (Annexure-III). After the forms are filled, the BLO retains one copy, while the second copy, duly signed by the officer, is returned to the voter as an acknowledgement receipt. Voters have been advised to preserve the receipt for future reference.

The CEO’s office clarified that no additional documents are collected from voters during the enumeration process, making the exercise simple, citizen-friendly and accessible to all.

Voters who prefer digital submission can download the enumeration form from the Election Commission’s official portal, voters.eci.gov.in⁠, fill in the required details and upload the completed form online.

Strengthening the transparency and effectiveness of the exercise, 33,026 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) nominated by various political parties are also assisting BLOs in the field.

Election authorities and district administrations have put in place extensive arrangements to ensure that every eligible voter is covered under the revision drive. The initiative is expected to further improve the quality of electoral rolls and strengthen the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring that no eligible voter is left out.