SIR Phase II: 99.43 pc enumeration forms distributed across 12 states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 of electoral rolls, with 99.43 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) already distributed across 12 states and Union Territories. According to the Daily Bulletin, the nationwide EF distribution has reached 99.43 per cent, reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and participation from Booth Level Agents (BLAs). During the ongoing enumeration phase, which runs from November 4 to December 4 — a total of 50.68 crore EFs have already been distributed out of the eligible 50.97 crore electors. Digitisation of EFs is also picking up, with 37.77 crore forms digitised so far, marking an overall digitisation rate of 74.10 per cent. Goa and Lakshadweep have recorded a perfect 100 per cent distribution of EFs, followed closely by Andaman and Nicobar with 99.99 per cent, Madhya Pradesh with 99.89 per cent, West Bengal with 99.83 per cent and Gujarat at 99.80 per cent. Uttar Pradesh, the largest state by electorate size, has achieved 99.72 per cent EF distribution, covering over 15.39 crore electors. Puducherry, with 97.83 per cent, followed by Tamil Nadu with 97.86 per cent and Kerala with 98.14 per cent, are the lowest performers. In West Bengal, 7.65 crore electors or 99.83 per cent EFs have been distributed. As many as 74.10 per cent EFs have been digitised in the state, said an ECI statement. In terms of digitisation, Lakshadweep leads with 100 per cent, followed by Goa with 92.69 per cent and Rajasthan at 89.56 per cent. Uttar Pradesh has registered the slowest digitisation of EFs at 54.97 per cent, followed by Kerala (64.47 per cent). The Election Commission noted that recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents to accelerate verification and digitisation. @@@