SIR Phase III: enumeration starts in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur
Under Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the enumeration phase began on 30 May 2026 in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur.
Summary
The Election Commission of India said on 31 May 2026 that the enumeration phase of SIR Phase III had started on 30 May in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur. The ECI had ordered SIR in 16 States and 3 UTs on 14 May 2026 under Article 324 and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Electors whose enumeration forms reach the ERO by 28 June 2026 will be included in the draft rolls; others can apply with Form 6 during claims and objections.
Key facts
- Exercise
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) – Phase III
- Ordered
- 14 May 2026, in 16 States and 3 UTs
- Legal basis
- Article 324; Section 21, RP Act 1950
- Enumeration began
- 30 May 2026 – Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur
- Last date for forms
- 28 June 2026 (for draft rolls)
- Odisha electors
- 3,34,14,856
- BLA limit
- Up to 50 forms per day
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The enumeration phase of SIR Phase III of electoral rolls began on 30 May 2026 in which group of States?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur
As per the ECI order of 14 May 2026, the enumeration phase began on 30 May 2026 in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur.
The Election Commission ordered the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in May 2026 under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 324
The ECI ordered SIR in exercise of its powers under Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950.
Consider the following statements about SIR Phase III (May 2026): 1. The ECI ordered SIR in 16 States and 3 Union Territories on 14 May 2026. 2. Booth Level Agents of recognised parties may collect up to 50 forms per day from the public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
SIR was ordered in 16 States and 3 UTs on 14 May 2026, and BLAs are allowed to collect up to 50 forms per day.