Hyderabad, 10 July
SIR 2026: Hyderabad Records Only 9% Enumeration Forms Completed as the city continues to lag behind other districts in Telangana during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C. Sudarshan Reddy said that only 9% of enumeration forms have been filled and returned by voters so far, prompting election officials to accelerate the process.
Speaking at a Meet the Press programme organised by the Press Club, Hyderabad, the Chief Electoral Officer expressed concern over the slow pace of enumeration in the state capital. He noted that Hyderabad’s performance remains significantly lower than several other districts, particularly Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, which has emerged as the top-performing district with 59% completion of enumeration forms.
SIR 2026: Hyderabad Records Only 9% Enumeration Forms Completed Due to Slow Distribution
The SIR 2026: Hyderabad Records Only 9% Enumeration Forms Completed update highlights the challenges faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) while distributing forms across the city.
According to C. Sudarshan Reddy, the Booth Level Officers assigned to Hyderabad are familiar with their polling areas. However, the city’s complex urban layout, including multiple houses with confusing or mixed door numbers, has slowed the distribution of enumeration forms.
The CEO said these logistical challenges have resulted in the slow progress of the Special Intensive Revision process in Hyderabad compared to other districts.
3.38 Crore Enumeration Forms Printed Across Telangana
Responding to questions from the media, the Chief Electoral Officer revealed that 3.38 crore enumeration forms had been printed for eligible voters during the ongoing revision exercise.
He explained that these forms are intended for voters who were enrolled during the last Special Intensive Revision conducted in 2002, when Telangana was part of the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad Records Only 9% Enumeration Forms Completed, Says CEO
Election officials have been instructed to ensure that every eligible voter receives an enumeration form as part of the revision process.
Fresh Instructions Issued to Speed Up Distribution
The SIR 2026: Hyderabad Records Only 9% Enumeration Forms Completed situation has prompted the Election Commission to issue fresh directions to improve the pace of distribution.
C. Sudarshan Reddy said Booth Level Officers have been specifically instructed to ensure that all 3.38 crore forms reach the concerned voters without delay. He added that the District Election Officers (DEOs) will receive fresh instructions to closely monitor the process and ensure timely completion of the Special Intensive Revision.
Officials are expected to intensify door-to-door distribution efforts in Hyderabad over the coming days to improve the city’s completion rate.
Hyderabad Lags Behind Other Telangana Districts
While Hyderabad continues to struggle with the enumeration process, several districts in Telangana have made faster progress. Kumuram Bheem Asifabad currently leads the state by recording 59% completion, reflecting better field-level execution of the exercise.
Election officials believe Hyderabad’s dense population, complex residential layouts, and mixed door numbering system have created unique challenges that are slowing the distribution and collection of forms.
Despite these hurdles, authorities remain confident that the pace will improve after additional instructions are implemented.
Why the Special Intensive Revision Matters
The SIR 2026: Hyderabad Records Only 9% Enumeration Forms Completed update comes as the Election Commission continues efforts to maintain accurate and updated electoral rolls across Telangana.
The Special Intensive Revision is a crucial exercise that helps verify voter details, remove ineligible entries, and ensure that eligible citizens remain enrolled in the electoral rolls. Accurate voter lists are essential for conducting free and fair elections.
The Chief Electoral Officer urged all eligible voters to cooperate with Booth Level Officers by collecting, filling, and returning the enumeration forms promptly.
With fresh instructions being issued and field staff expected to intensify distribution, election authorities hope Hyderabad’s completion rate will improve significantly in the coming weeks.