The real process of SIR is completely offline and you are not required to share any OTPs. Scroll down to know more.
SIR voter list: As the nation prepares for nation-wide Special Intensive Revision of Electoral roll under the action plan of Election Commission of India, fraudsters are using it as a new excuse to cheat people. As seen across social media, it is prevalent that hackers are calling you and claiming that your voter card has been updated and ask for an OTP. Warning that your name may be removed if you do not comply, the hackers are trying to use the SIR as a threat to lure you into fraud. However, you must note that the moment you share the code, money is siphoned from your bank account or apps like Google Pay and PhonePe. Here are all the details you need to know about the new voters.
How fraudsters are fooling people in the name of SIR?
If you receive such a call, hang up immediately. For confirmation, visit your local BLO or election office yourself. If money has already been deducted, report it to the cyber police and call 1930 without delay. Stay alert, as one shared OTP can empty your account within minutes.
Therefore, it should be noted that the real process of SIR is completely offline and nothing is being done online. In the actual offline process, a genuine Booth Level Officer visits your home, fills out a paper form marked SIR, records your details and verifies your photo or old voter card. Hence, No SMS is sent and no OTP is ever required.
SIR Phase II: EF distribution climbs to nearly 99 per cent
In another significant update on the nation-wide SIR, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, with 98.98 percentage of distribution of Enumeration Forms (EFs) across 12 states and Union Territories.
According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 3 PM on Saturday, the nationwide EF distribution has reached 98.98 percentage, reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and participation from Booth Level Agents (BLAs), a report carried by IANS news agency said.
(With inputs from agencies)
