Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to Begin in Telangana in April The Election Commission is set to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters’ list in Telangana districts, including Hyderabad, from April. Ahead of this, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have started linking voters’ names with the 2002 electoral roll — a process known as progeny mapping. 🔎 What is Progeny Mapping? During the pre-SIR exercise: Linking is done if a voter’s name appears directly in the 2002 electoral roll. Mapping is done if a relative’s name appears in the 2002 list. As per Election Commission guidelines, the following relatives are valid for mapping: Father Mother Maternal grandfather Maternal grandmother Paternal grandfather Paternal grandmother However, simply mentioning a relative’s name is not enough. In certain cases, voters may receive notices asking them to submit documents to prove the relationship. ⚠️ What Are ‘Logical Discrepancies’? Authorities may flag and issue notices if there are: ❌ Name mismatch between records ❌ Age gap with parents less than 15 years or more than 50 years ❌ Age gap with grandparents less than 40 years ❌ Six or more voters mapped to one person in the last SIR list If such discrepancies arise, citizens may need to provide documentary proof to validate their details. 📌 Important for Citizens Residents are advised to: Verify their voter details Keep identity and relationship documents ready Cooperate with BLOs during verification The SIR aims to clean up and update electoral rolls, ensuring accuracy ahead of future elections. # telangana #sir #electioncommission @s.azharalam