Overview The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the draft electoral rolls for voters in Kerala on December 23, 2025 . This follows the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which is a crucial step in preparation for the State’s upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for the following year. Key Developments Special Intensive Revision (SIR) The second phase of the SIR process was announced in November 2025 . It covered nine States and three Union Territories, including: Chhattisgarh , Goa , Gujarat , Kerala , Madhya Pradesh , Rajasthan , Tamil Nadu , Uttar Pradesh , West Bengal , Puducherry , Lakshadweep , and Andaman and Nicobar Islands . This encompassed 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies . The house-to-house enumeration phase in Kerala concluded on December 18, 2025 . Checking Your Name in the Voter List Eligible voters in Kerala can check the draft electoral rolls through both online and offline methods: Online: Download the SIR draft roll from the voter’s service portal by selecting the respective district and assembly constituency. Visit the official ECI portal: voters.eci.gov.in . Click on the ‘Search your name in voter list’ option. Enter details such as your EPIC (Elector’s Photo Identity Card) number and State. Offline: Contact your respective BLOs (Booth Level Officers) . Verify your name with the Block Development Office. What to Do If Your Name Is Missing If your name is not found in the voter’s list: Contact your BLOs or the Block Development Office. File claims and objections before the District Election Officer. The claims and objection window is open from the date of publishing the draft roll until January 22, 2026 . UPSC Relevance This news is relevant for UPSC aspirants as it covers the electoral process, which is a key component of the Polity and Governance section in the GS2 paper. Understanding the role of the ECI , the process of electoral roll revision, and the mechanisms for ensuring voter inclusion are crucial for the exam. Key Terms for UPSC Election Commission of India (ECI): Constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections. Electoral Roll: Official list of persons eligible to vote. Special Intensive Revision (SIR): Exercise to update and revise electoral rolls. EPIC (Elector’s Photo Identity Card): Serves as voter identification. Booth Level Officer (BLO): Government official responsible for electoral roll maintenance at the booth level. Important Dates December 23, 2025: Release of draft electoral rolls in Kerala. December 18, 2025: Conclusion of house-to-house enumeration in Kerala. January 22, 2026: Last date for filing claims and objections.