If you’re a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) with roots in Hyderabad, you may have questions about your voting rights during Telangana’s upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. You’re not alone—many in the diaspora are seeking clarity.
Here’s everything you need to know to protect your voter status and stay connected to your democratic roots.
🔍 What Is SIR & Why Does It Matter?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a comprehensive update of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India. In Telangana, the process runs as follows:
📅 Key Dates
• June 15–24: Preparation of electoral rolls begins
• June 25–July 24: House-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs)
• July 31–August 30: Claims and objections window
• October 1: Final electoral roll published
For NRIs, this is your opportunity to ensure your name remains active—or gets added—to the voter list in your home constituency.
✅ Are You Eligible to Vote as an NRI?
You qualify as an overseas voter if you:
🔹 Are an Indian citizen
🔹 Have not acquired citizenship of another country
🔹 Are absent from India due to employment, education, or other reasons
🔹 Have a valid Indian passport with an address in an assembly constituency
📝 Action Step: Register using Form 6A on the Election Commission of India portal using the address mentioned in your passport.
❓ Can Relatives Fill Out Your Enumeration Form?
Short answer: No.
Recent confusion arose because enumeration forms in some states included the line:
“Signature/Left Thumb impression of Elector or Any Adult Family Member”
However, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh clarified—and the Election Commission reaffirmed—that NRIs must fill out their own enumeration forms. Relatives cannot submit forms on your behalf.
🔐 Your Responsibility: Complete and submit your enumeration form personally—online or through authorized channels.
💻 How Hyderabad NRIs Can Participate in SIR
Good news: You don’t need to be physically present in Telangana.
✅ Online Submission: NRIs can fill and submit enumeration forms digitally via the CEO Telangana or ECI portal.
✅ Passport-Based Registration: Your voter registration will be linked to the address in your Indian passport.
✅ Remote Verification: While BLOs conduct house visits, NRIs can coordinate via email, phone, or authorized digital verification.
📌 Pro Tip: Keep your passport, address proof, and family linkage documents handy for smooth processing.
📄 Document Checklist: What You Might Need
If Your Name Appears in the 2002 SIR List:
✅ No documents required—if you’re successfully mapped to a relative (see below).
If You Need to Link to a Relative (for mapping):
You may link yourself to one of the following:
- Father
- Mother
- Maternal grandfather/grandmother
- Paternal grandfather/grandmother
⚠️ Watch for Discrepancy Notices if:
• Age gap with parents is <15 or >50 years
• Age gap with grandparents is <40 years
• More than 6 people are mapped to one 2002 SIR entry
If You Receive a Notice:
You’ll need to prove your relationship. Acceptable documents include: • Birth certificates
• School records
• Passport copies showing parent names
• Affidavits (in specific cases)
📎 Note: As per UP CEO guidance, you can submit any credible document—not just ECI-listed ones—to establish familial links.
If You’re Unmapped (No 2002 SIR Link):
Submit one ECI-approved document, such as: • Indian passport
• PAN card
• Aadhaar (if applicable)
• Birth certificate
• Utility bill with parental address
🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid
❌ Letting a relative sign or submit your enumeration form
❌ Using an outdated passport address for registration
❌ Ignoring discrepancy notices—respond promptly
❌ Assuming your name is automatically retained—verify your status
🌐 Stay Connected & Verified
🔗 Useful Links
• ECI Overseas Voter Registration
• CEO Telangana SIR Portal
• Form 6A Download
📱 Track Your Application: Use the ECI voter search tool to confirm your name appears in draft and final rolls.
🗣️ Need Help? Contact the Telangana CEO office or your local Indian embassy/consulate for NRI voter support.
