In an extensive drive to clean and update the electoral rolls across Karnataka, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is carrying out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026. As part of this comprehensive verification exercise, election authorities have flagged over 1.11 crore voters under the ASDDO category out of the state's total registered voter base of 5.54 crore. Official data released by the ECI indicates that exactly 1,11,07,461 voters were placed in this special verification bracket as of August 4. Voters whose names appear in the ASDDO lists must complete physical verification through their local Booth Level Officer (BLO) before August 8. Failing to complete this step by the deadline will result in exclusion from the draft electoral roll scheduled for publication on August 17.
Understanding Special Intensive Revision 2026 and ASDDO
The Special Intensive Revision 2026 in Karnataka aims to purge duplicate, outdated, and unverified entries from the voter directory. During this initiative, election staff and BLOs conduct door to door visits to confirm the identity and residence of registered electors. When a voter cannot be verified during field inspection or discrepancies are identified in their details, their record is classified under the ASDDO framework. Chief Electoral Officer authorities have clarified that being listed under ASDDO does not mean automatic deletion from the electoral rolls. Instead, it signifies that the voter record requires physical or documentary verification before the final voter roll is prepared and published.
Breaking Down the ASDDO Abbreviation
The ASDDO acronym represents a standardized classification system utilized by the Election Commission to categorize unverified or questionable electoral entries during field audits.
- A - Absent: Indicates that the voter was unavailable at their registered residential address when the BLO conducted house to house field verification.
- S - Shifted: Assigned when field reports suggest that the voter has relocated from their registered address to a new location or city.
- D - Duplicate: Identifies records where the same voter appears multiple times across electoral rolls or polling stations.
- D - Dead: Reserved for cases where the registered voter has been reported as deceased during verification.
- O - Others: Applies to any other irregular case requiring detailed scrutiny or supporting documentary proof.
Key Dates and Timelines for Revision 2026
The Election Commission has extended house to house verification for the SIR drive until August 8 to give affected citizens sufficient time to rectify their records. The key milestones of the revision schedule are outlined below.
- August 4: Statistical benchmark where 1,11,07,461 voters were officially classified under ASDDO status.
- August 8: Final deadline for voters to submit required SIR verification forms and rectify incorrect ASDDO entries.
- August 17: Official publication date of the Draft Electoral Roll across Karnataka.
- October 19: Release date for the Final Electoral Roll after addressing all claims and objections.
Step-by-Step Guide to Checking ASDDO Status Online
To enable seamless access for citizens across the state, Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar launched a dedicated online portal. Electors can check their ASDDO status directly from their personal computers or mobile devices by following these simple steps.
- Step 1: Visit the Chief Electoral Officer Karnataka official ASDDO portal at ceo.karnataka.gov.in.
- Step 2: Locate and select your respective district from the list displayed on the website.
- Step 3: Open or download the district-specific ASDDO PDF list.
- Step 4: Search for your name or your EPIC voter identification number within the document.
Correcting Erroneous Flagging with Booth Level Officers
If an elector discovers that their name has been mistakenly categorized under shifted, absent, or another ASDDO heading, prompt remedial action is required before August 8. The affected voter must visit their local Booth Level Officer (BLO) and present valid documentary evidence proving continuous residence at their registered address. Upon reviewing the documents, the BLO will verify the physical residence and issue an enumeration form. Once the completed form is processed, the voter record is updated to ensure retention. Voters who miss the August 8 submission window will be left out of the draft roll published on August 17.
