Delimitation

SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION (SIR) OF ELECTORAL ROLLS

The Election Commission of India has ordered a Special Intensive Revision in 23 states and UTs from April 2026 to clean electoral rolls through door to door verification. Backed by the Representation of the People Act 1950 and Articles 324 to 326, it targets ghost voters, migration gaps, and future reforms like a common electoral roll.

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WHY SOUTHERN STATES FEAR THENEXT DELIMITATION?

The post-2026 delimitation of constituencies risks straining India’s federal balance. Population-based reallocation may sharply boost northern states’ representation while reducing that of southern states that controlled population growth. This shift could penalize policy success, distort fiscal federalism, and intensify north–south political tensions.

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