On April 12, 1950, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated that preparing electoral rolls is essential for elections. Following this principle, the Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts periodic updates of voter lists. Recently, the ECI started a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to fix issues with duplicate and outdated entries. The last major review was in 2002–2003. The SIR began in Bihar in June 2025 and faced legal challenges claiming it violates voters' rights. However, the constitution grants ECI the authority to oversee and control electoral rolls. The goal is clear: only eligible citizens should vote, as per Article 326. SIR involves door-to-door verification. Voters must prove citizenship with expanded document options, now including 11 forms like Aadhaar cards. Booth officers help voters check eligibility and get documents. For the first time, all data and forms are digitised, allowing people to file claims or objections online. ECI also trained party agents and involved Supreme Court-appointed volunteers to assist voters. During Bihar’s SIR, over 7.5 crore entries were checked. About 65 lakh names were removed from the draft list, but only 2.5 lakh objections and claims were received, with just 36,500 inclusion requests. Not a single appeal was filed against deletions, showing strong scrutiny. According to advocates Naira Jejeebhoy and Kumar Utsav, the SIR reflects ECI’s commitment to democracy. "A democracy strengthens itself not by avoiding difficult tasks, but by undertaking them when it matters most," they said. This revision ensures electoral rolls are accurate and trustworthy, defending the right to vote.