In Delhi, the Election Commission of India sent SIR notices to three high‑profile figures: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, his wife KS Jaishankar, and Election Commissioner SS Sandhu. The notices flagged discrepancies between their current voter rolls and earlier records, prompting immediate action.
SIR, or Special Investigation Request, is a tool used to correct voter registrations that contain errors or mismatches. When a name cannot be matched to existing rolls, the Commission issues a notice demanding proof of identity and eligibility. The process ensures the integrity of the electoral register before the next general election.
Jaishankar and his wife have already supplied the required documents, according to a commission spokesperson, while Sandhu is expected to respond by the end of next week. The commission said it will review the submissions and re‑enter the names once verification is complete.
The incident underscores the Commission’s commitment to transparency, even when it involves senior officials. A final audit of all disputed records is slated for early June, after which the updated roll will be published for the upcoming election.