SIR in J&K expected to start in April: ECI

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to start the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in Jammu & Kashmir from April 2026.
In a letter, the ECI has written to Chief Electoral Officers of 17 States and six Union Territories including Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory to complete preparatory work related to the SIR at the earliest.
“Since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the above States/UTs is expected to start from April, 2026, you are requested to complete preparatory work related to SIR at the earliest,” reads the letter.
On June 24, 2025, the poll-body ordered the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to be undertaken in States and UTs.
The ECI carried out exercise in Bihar first.
After completion of SIR in Bihar, ECI announced SIR exercise for nine states and three Union Territories.
The Commission on October 27, 2025 announced the SIR exercise in 12 State/UTs, which is underway. (KNO)