Delhi SIR Explained: What Happens If Your Name Is Not in the 2002 Electoral Roll?

SIR exercise, underway in Delhi has entered a crucial phase as BLOs continue large-scale voter verification across the national capital.

Post Published By: Sreeja Chowdhury
Updated : 10 July 2026, 1:39 PM IST

New Delhi: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, underway in Delhi has entered a crucial phase as BLOs continue large-scale voter verification across the national capital.

The drive, aimed at updating and ensuring the accuracy of the electoral rolls, has drawn significant public and political attention.

As field teams carry out door-to-door verification and document checks, the exercise remains at the center of discussions ahead of the upcoming elections. Here's our ground report from Delhi.

Delhi SIR: What It Means

Delhi has something called Special Intensive Revision or SIR. The Special Intensive Revision is a way to check the voter list. The main goal of the Special Intensive Revision is to make the electoral roll better. It does this by removing mistakes and making sure people who can vote are on the list correctly. The Special Intensive Revision is important for Delhi.

The list of voters from 2002 is what we are using to start with in Delhi. If you were already living in Delhi before 2002 you should look at this list to find your name. If you moved to Delhi after 2002 you might need to look at records from the state you came from.

What To Do If Your Name Is Missing

If you do not see your name on the 2002 voter list do not worry. The Election Commission has a way for people to fill out a form and give information so they can still check your record. They can use this form and the details you give them to verify your voter record, which's the same thing they do with the 2002 voter list and the voter records, from other states.

What To Do If Your Name Is Missing

If your name is not on the 2002 voter list do not worry. The Election Commission has a process that lets you fill out a form with your details. They will check your record.

If you moved to Delhi after 2002 your name might not be on Delhi's 2002 voter list. You may need to find your details from your state's voter records and give them to the BLO or election office.

Why This Process Matters

This process helps keep the voter list correct and up to date. It removes names, takes out old names and protects the voting rights of real voters.

For voters the big benefit is that their name will be safely on the voter list if they fill out the details correctly. For the administration it creates a more reliable list, for future elections.

Location :  New Delhi

Published :  10 July 2026, 1:39 PM IST