Overview
- The Election Commission reported distribution of more than 50 crore partly pre‑filled enumeration forms, covering roughly 98% of nearly 51 crore electors, with enumeration scheduled through December 4 and final rolls due February 7, 2026.
- A delegation led by Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti reviewed work in Kolkata and warned officers would be held accountable for any lapse, with West Bengal reporting 99.66% form coverage and ongoing digitisation.
- Congress held a high‑level review with leaders from 12 states and announced a mass rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan in the first week of December, alleging the SIR is being used for “vote chori” and vowing political, organisational and legal action.
- The Kerala government moved the Supreme Court to defer the SIR in the state due to an overlap with local body polls, citing severe administrative strain; a similar plea by the IUML has been filed, and the state Assembly passed a resolution urging postponement.
- In Tamil Nadu, the Federation of Revenue Department Associations declared a boycott of SIR duties, while the BJP accused the ruling DMK of undermining the exercise and favoring its supporters in access to forms.