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The Election Commission of India announced decisions on 26 September 2026 concerning ECINET, voter-document verification and assistance for people affected by the ongoing Special Intensive Revision. The measures include a review of the digital system by a committee that will include an independent IIT/IIIT expert.

The Election Commission of India has directed Bihar and other states to undertake a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls with 1 January 2027 as the qualifying date. The initiative aims to help eligible citizens, including young and first-time voters, register and ensure that electoral records remain accurate.

The Election Commission of India has filed a comprehensive counter-affidavit before the Supreme Court, strongly defending the integrity of its nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and refuting allegations of unilateral procedural changes.

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition filed by Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen challenging changes to Form 6 used for inclusion of names in electoral rolls. During hearings on allegations surrounding the Election Commission of India and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, the court said it was aware of the developments and would decide the matter after considering the submissions.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has ordered scrutiny of Forms 6, 7 and 8 entered by computer assistants after discrepancies emerged in voter rolls in Pilibhit and Azamgarh. Officials have been warned of strict action if irregularities recur, intensifying scrutiny of the electoral registration process during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other INDIA bloc leaders have approached the Supreme Court seeking scrutiny of Election Commission decisions and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The petition raises concerns about decision-making, electoral databases and safeguards for voters whose names are removed.

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The central issue is the distinction between Form 6 itself and the separate declaration introduced alongside it during the Bihar SIR process. The Election Commission maintains that the statutory form was not modified, while the Supreme Court's proceedings have kept attention on the legal and procedural aspects of the electoral-roll revision. For voters and political parties, the larger issue is transparency in the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. Clear documentation of the legal basis, supporting declarations and procedures followed during SIR will remain important for public understanding of the process.

Paresh Salgaoncar and five family members were removed from Goa's electoral roll after their Form 8 applications for an address change could not be processed during the SIR exercise. Salgaoncar refused to submit Form 6 because he was already a voter and said doing so would require an inaccurate declaration.