Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, with house-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) set to begin from May 30.
According to the Commission, the revision exercise in Odisha will be conducted as part of Phase III of the nationwide SIR programme covering 16 states and three Union Territories.
In a press release, the poll body said the schedule has been planned in coordination with the ongoing Census house-listing exercise due to the use of common field-level machinery.
The Commission has fixed July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date for the Odisha revision process. Preparatory activities, including training and printing work, will be carried out between May 20 and May 29.
House-to-house visits by BLOs will continue from May 30 to June 28, during which officials will verify voter details across the state. The rationalisation of polling stations is also scheduled to be completed by June 28.
The draft electoral roll for Odisha will be published on July 5, after which electors can file claims and objections till August 4. The notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue till September 2, while the final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on September 6.
The ECI said the SIR is a participative exercise involving electors, political parties, and election officials to ensure transparency and accuracy in electoral rolls.
As part of the nationwide Phase-III exercise, more than 3.94 lakh BLOs and 3.42 lakh Booth Level Agents appointed by political parties will conduct verification work covering nearly 36.73 crore electors across participating states and Union Territories.
The Commission also urged political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents at every polling station to ensure wider participation and transparency during the revision process.
