Tamil Nadu’s electoral machinery is racing against time as the window for voter roll amendments closes this evening. The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) nears completion, paving the way for the final voter list on February 17, anticipated to list 5.65 crore electors.
Post the December 19 draft rollout—backed by extensive on-ground audits—citizens had until January 30 to file objections, seek inclusions, or request fixes through apps and camps. Over 34 lakh such pleas arrived, covering new registrants, movers, and detail updaters.
A key focus: 12 lakh provisional entries needing validation. Notices were dispatched, urging document submission. Field teams have intensified efforts to authenticate these ahead of the cutoff.
‘Priority is swift resolution for a pristine list,’ officials affirmed, aligning with ECI mandates. This drive eliminates ghosts and duplicates, bolstering trust in the system.
Post-release vigilance is key—check and correct anomalies fast. Tamil Nadu’s voter refresh signals readiness for credible elections, empowering every voice.