Voter Verification Begins in Kerala
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Kerala will start door-to-door voter verification from Tuesday as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.
Timeline for the Revision Process
- Field verification will run until December 4, 2025.
- The draft voters’ list will be published on December 9, 2025.
- The final electoral list will be released on February 7, 2026.
No documents will be required from residents during the verification phase.
Official Launch and Political Context
The SIR was officially launched when Governor Rajendra Arlekar handed over the first enumeration form at Raj Bhavan. Despite demands by political parties to postpone the revision due to upcoming local body elections, the process has commenced as planned.
Governor Rajendra Arlekar marked the beginning of the SIR by handing over the enumeration form.
First Enumeration Form and Participants
On Kerala Piravi Day, Chief Electoral Officer U Rathan Kelkar received the first enumeration form at Kuttichal, Thiruvananthapuram. The form was filled by Jaya, supervised by BLO B L Sharanya, in the Aruvikkara constituency—this was the first completed form in the state.
Additional Details
All voters listed in the October 7, 2025, electoral roll will receive two enumeration forms from BLOs to update voter information.
Author’s Summary: Kerala has initiated its Special Intensive Revision procession with door-to-door voter verification by BLOs; final electoral rolls will be ready by February 2026 amid political debates over the timing.
More News
- Gill Cleared! Gambhir Says He's Ready to Go
- Suryakumar Yadav Becomes Mumbai's Highest T20 Run-Scorer
- Ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson ended but delays continue
- Macclesfield see off Slough in extra-time
- GROUND Definition & Meaning
- How many syllables in breezes?
- Macclesfield FC line-up - Emirates FA Cup
- Skippylongstocking excels in Harlan’s Holiday Stakes
- IPL Auction 2025
- Ground News – Largest News Aggregator