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Politics
SIR Notices Trigger Anxiety Among 9.28 million Voters in Telangana
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:03 AM
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Around 9.28 million voters in Telangana have received notices under the Single Identity Register, sparking widespread apprehension ahead of upcoming elections.
The Election Commission of Telangana has issued notices to roughly 9.28 million registered voters under the Single Identity Register (SIR) scheme. The move aims to verify the authenticity of entries on the electoral roll before the next state assembly polls.
The mass issuance of notices has created a wave of anxiety among the affected voters, many of whom are unsure about the documentation required to confirm their identity. Local civil‑society groups report that the sudden surge of notices has led to long queues at verification centres and a rise in phone inquiries.
Election officials have urged voters to comply with the verification process within the stipulated timeframe to avoid removal from the voter list. They have also promised additional help desks and extended working hours at district offices to address the backlog.
Analysts warn that delayed or incomplete verification could affect voter turnout in key constituencies, especially in rural districts where access to verification centres is limited. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have asked the public to stay informed through official channels.
The mass issuance of notices has created a wave of anxiety among the affected voters, many of whom are unsure about the documentation required to confirm their identity. Local civil‑society groups report that the sudden surge of notices has led to long queues at verification centres and a rise in phone inquiries.
Election officials have urged voters to comply with the verification process within the stipulated timeframe to avoid removal from the voter list. They have also promised additional help desks and extended working hours at district offices to address the backlog.
Analysts warn that delayed or incomplete verification could affect voter turnout in key constituencies, especially in rural districts where access to verification centres is limited. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have asked the public to stay informed through official channels.