Electoral Roll SIR In J & K From April 2026

2026-02-20 07:03:11

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- The Election Commission of India is expected to commence the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir from April 2026.

According to a letter, the Commission has written to the Chief Electoral Officers of 17 states and six Union Territories, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, directing them to complete all preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision at the earliest.

“Since the Special Intensive Revision in the above States and Union Territories is expected to start from April 2026, you are requested to complete preparatory work related to SIR at the earliest,” the letter states.

Earlier, on June 24, 2025, the poll body ordered the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to be undertaken in several states and Union Territories across the country.

The exercise was first carried out in Bihar. Following its completion there, the Commission announced the launch of the revision in nine states and three Union Territories.

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Subsequently, on October 27, 2025, the Election Commission declared that the Special Intensive Revision would be undertaken in 12 states and Union Territories, where the process is currently underway.

With Jammu and Kashmir now included in the next phase, officials are expected to initiate groundwork in the coming months ahead of the formal rollout in April 2026. -With inputs from KNO

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