SIR anomalies may cross one crore in Telangana: CEO

In an exclusive interview, Telangana's Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy revealed that the number of discrepancies found during the ongoing Systematic Identification of Revenue (SIR) process could exceed 10 million. This extensive review is crucial for updating land records and ensuring accurate electoral rolls, which is essential for fair and transparent elections. Given the state's significant agrarian population, accurate land records also have profound implications for agricultural policy and land-related disputes. Reddy's insights highlight the complexity and scale of this administrative task.