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Major Election Commission Changes in SIR Maharashtra: Special Camps and PDF Lists Announced
- •The Election Commission has introduced significant changes for the Special Intensive Revision or SIR 2027 electoral roll process.
- •Recognized political parties will now receive soft copies of draft and final electoral rolls in a readable PDF format without photographs.
- •Contesting candidates can obtain an alphabetically arranged electoral roll in PDF format via pen drive or electronic media upon paying a fee.
- •Help desks will be set up at district and assembly levels to encourage voter registration and assist citizens.
- •Special registration drives and camps will be organized specifically for migrants, the homeless, and vulnerable groups.
Key Questions Answered
Under the updated system for SIR 2027, recognized political parties will receive soft copies of the draft and final electoral rolls in a readable PDF format without photographs, replacing the previous image PDF format. Additionally, supplementary lists regarding inclusions, deletions, and modifications of voter details will be made available.
Candidates contesting elections can request and obtain a readable PDF copy of the alphabetically arranged electoral roll on a pen drive or other electronic media upon payment of a fee.
Help desks are being established at district and assembly constituency levels to encourage registration. Furthermore, special registration drives and camps are organized to specifically target migrants, the homeless, disadvantaged, and vulnerable groups.
