Karnataka is speeding up preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Over 61% of voter mapping is complete across the State, covering 3.28 crore electors out of 5.57 crore in the 2025 rolls. However, Bengaluru continues to lag behind with mapping rates around 26-27%. Districts like Koppal, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru have crossed 70% mapping of voters above the cut-off age of 40. A fresh target directs district officials to map an additional one crore electors by month-end, especially urging Bengaluru's urban areas to pick up pace. Along with current voters, officials are also mapping 1.35 crore 'progeny' records—young individuals who will soon become eligible voters. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are set to begin door-to-door verification within two weeks to confirm identities, remove duplicates, and update entries. This verification is key to producing clean and accurate voter lists before the next elections. Despite political interest, officials stress the process follows strict Election Commission guidelines and is non-partisan.