Ratnagiri

Maharashtra election authorities are getting ready for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll. Physical verification starts on June 30. Officials already mapped 75% of 9.8 crore voters using old records from 2002.

Mapping is going well overall. However, cities with many people moving in and out are slower. Districts like Mumbai Suburban, Pune, and Thane are below 60%. Rural areas like Hingoli and Ratnagiri have much higher numbers.

Voter verification process

Authorities want the process to be clear. They asked political parties to pick Booth Level Agents (BLAs) for every station. So far, 1.7 lakh agents are on board to help find duplicate or deceased voters.

Enumerators will visit homes soon. They will give out pre-filled forms so voters can verify details and give updated photos.