Preliminary exercise gains momentum; all blurred, B&W pictures being replaced from electoral rolls

January 18, 2026

The preliminary exercise for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir is gaining momentum, with the process expected to be initiated in April-May. The Chief Electoral Officer's office has instructed field staff to replace blurred and black-and-white photographs on the electoral rolls as part of this preparation.

Preliminary exercise gains momentum; all blurred, B&W pictures being replaced from electoral rolls

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SIR is anticipated to begin in April-May 2023 in J&K and Ladakh.
The preliminary exercise has intensified recently.
Field staff have been directed to update electoral roll photographs.
The SIR follows the completion of similar processes in 12 other States and UTs.
Delays may occur if local body elections are announced by the UT Government.

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Preliminary exercise gains momentum; all blurred, B&W pictures being replaced from electoral rolls

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Preliminary exercise gains momentum; all blurred, B&W pictures being replaced from electoral rolls

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