Politics & Governance

Decision on Nationwide SIR Was Taken Unanimously: ECI Tells SC

Edition: 27 October 2026Published: 27 Oct 2026 · Updated: 27 Oct 2026UPSCSSC

In Brief

Affirms before the Supreme Court that the June 24, 2025 decision to conduct nationwide SIR was taken unanimously.

The Election Commission of India has submitted an affidavit before the Supreme Court affirming that the decision to conduct a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was adopted unanimously on June 24, 2025.

The poll body clarified that the Chief Election Commissioner and both Election Commissioners agreed without any internal dissent or difference of opinion, confirming the procedural coherence of the voter roll revision.

Source: Currents/Dhananjay Mahapatra

#Election-Commission#Electoral-Rolls#Supreme-Court#SIR#CEC

Expert Study NotesMEDIUMGS2 — Polity & Governance

GS2 — Polity & Governance

📌 Exam Angle

A question can test the constitutional role of the Election Commission of India, the procedure for conducting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and the requirement for consensus among Election Commissioners in policy decisions. The June 24, 2025 nationwide SIR decision provides a factual reference point for understanding electoral administration processes.

⚠️ Key Concerns

No specific implementation concern is stated in the supplied report.

💡 Why It Matters

The affidavit establishes the procedural legitimacy of nationwide electoral roll revision through unanimous decision-making at the ECI, ensuring institutional transparency and credibility before the Supreme Court. This reinforces the institutional coherence required in electoral governance, a foundational component of democratic administration.

🔑 Must Remember

• ECI submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court affirming unanimous adoption of nationwide SIR on June 24, 2025 • The Chief Election Commissioner and both Election Commissioners agreed without internal dissent • Special Intensive Revision is a procedural mechanism for updating electoral rolls

📝 Key Terms

Election Commission of IndiaSpecial Intensive Revision (SIR)electoral rollsSupreme CourtChief Election CommissionerJune 24 2025voter registrationprocedural coherence

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