TN Launches Statewide House-To-House Voter Check From Tuesday
State begins intensive home visits to verify every voter.
Tamil Nadu is gearing up for one of its largest voter verification drives as the House-to-House Enumeration for the Special Summary Revision (SIR) officially kicks off on November 4. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik announced that Booth Level Officers will begin physically distributing forms across every neighbourhood in the State, marking a crucial phase in strengthening electoral participation. The initiative aims to ensure maximum voter coverage, eliminate discrepancies in voter rolls, and prepare an accurate database ahead of future elections. Authorities emphasised that this exercise is part of a broader effort to make the electoral rolls more inclusive, transparent and technologically integrated.
To ensure no citizen is left out, each household will be visited at least three times, giving residents ample opportunity to submit completed forms and verify their details. This multi-visit strategy underscores the Election Department’s commitment to reaching every eligible voter, including those who may be absent during initial visits. Additionally, recognising the need for convenience and adaptability in today’s digital world, voters will also have access to an online system where they can download pre-filled forms and upload filled-in versions, reducing dependence on physical submission and accelerating data-processing accuracy. Officials believe this dual-mode approach will significantly improve efficiency and accessibility.
In parallel with the enumeration drive, the Election Department will embark on a comprehensive rationalisation of polling stations. By December 4, the State aims to ensure that no polling station accommodates more than 1,200 voters, a measure designed to ease voter flow and reduce congestion on polling day. This restructuring effort will also prioritise geographical accessibility, ensuring that merged or reassigned polling locations do not force residents to travel beyond two kilometres or navigate natural barriers such as rivers or difficult terrain. The move is expected to improve voter turnout and make the voting process smoother, especially in rural and remote pockets.
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Executing a mission of this magnitude demands extensive administrative strength, and the Tamil Nadu Election Commission has mobilised nearly 77,000 officials for the task. This deployment includes 38 District Election Officers, 234 Electoral Registration Officers, 624 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, 7,234 Booth Level Officer Supervisors and an army of 68,472 Booth Level Officers working directly on the ground. Their collective responsibility spans distributing forms, educating citizens, managing online submissions, monitoring field work and cross-checking data—forming the backbone of this statewide civic exercise. Training programmes and coordination meetings have already been conducted to ensure smooth execution.
With a strong emphasis on transparency, inclusion and digital engagement, this ambitious initiative marks a major milestone in Tamil Nadu’s efforts to maintain a clean, error-free and participatory electoral roll. The house-to-house exercise not only reinforces the State’s commitment to democratic values but also empowers citizens by giving them multiple avenues to ensure they are registered and ready to vote. As the drive unfolds in the coming weeks, authorities anticipate improved voter accuracy, greater public awareness and stronger participation, setting the stage for more efficient and inclusive elections in the future.
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