Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called the move a “serious threat to democracy,” questioning its timing while the Bihar SIR’s constitutional validity is still pending before the Supreme Court. “It is inappropriate to extend the process to other states while the matter remains sub judice,” he said.
In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has convened an all-party meeting on November 2 to formulate a joint response against the revision. Stalin criticized the Election Commission’s refusal to accept Aadhaar as proof of citizenship, warning that it could disenfranchise genuine voters and lead to the wrong inclusion of migrant workers. The DMK has announced plans to challenge the process both legally and politically, while the AIADMK, a BJP ally, has extended support to the SIR.
Meanwhile, in West Bengal, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have raised concerns about possible violence during the verification drive.
SIR process underway in Madhya Pradesh
In Madhya Pradesh, the publication of voter enumeration forms and training for BLOs began on Tuesday. A door-to-door survey will be conducted from November 4 to December 4, with voters required to fill a one-page form containing:
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Part 1: Basic details — name, EPIC number, address, photo, QR code, and polling booth information.
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Part 2: Date of birth, Aadhaar, mobile number, and family members’ EPIC details.
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Part 3: Previous SIR data for cross-verification.
Chief Electoral Officer Sanjeev Kumar Jha clarified that no citizenship documents will be demanded, and voters outside their constituencies can submit forms online. Citizens missing from the draft list can appeal twice — first to the District Collector, then to the Chief Electoral Officer.
Each booth will have one BLO responsible for around 1,000 voters. So far, 65,014 BLOs have been appointed in the state, with 7,000 more positions proposed.
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