Over 1,000 Don Bosco College Students, KR Puram Participate in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Awareness Campaign
With the objective of strengthening democratic participation and promoting constitutional awareness among young citizens, the Department of Social Work, Don Bosco College, K.R. Puram, Bengaluru, organized a three-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Awareness Campaign from 29 July to 31 July 2026. The campaign witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 1,000 students, all of whom are first time voters across various academic departments, equipping them with the knowledge and motivation to become active ambassadors of voter registration within their families and in their neighbourhood.
The awareness sessions were led by Fr. (Dr.) George P.S., Director BISS, who served as the Resource Person. Addressing students from different disciplines, he explained the significance of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls and stressed the importance of ensuring that every eligible citizen is included in the voters’ list. Students were encouraged not only to verify their own family’s voter registration status but also to motivate their parents, elder brothers, elder sisters, relatives, and neighbours to complete the Enumeration Form before August 8th, the stipulated deadline.
The sessions adopted an interactive and participatory approach, engaging students in discussions on the rights and duties of citizens enshrined in the Constitution of India. Through thought-provoking questions and practical examples, Fr. George highlighted that the right to vote is one of the cornerstones of Indian democracy and that every eligible citizen has the responsibility to protect this constitutional right by completing the SIR process within the prescribed time.
Emphasizing the urgency of the campaign, Fr. George cautioned that failure to participate in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision could result in eligible voters being left out of the electoral rolls, thereby depriving them of their opportunity to exercise their democratic franchise. Referring to the Special Intensive Revision conducted in 2002 in the State of Karnataka, he observed that over one hundred thousand names were reportedly omitted from the electoral rolls. He also referred to reported instances of large-scale deletion of voters’ names in West Bengal, underscoring the need for every citizen to remain vigilant and ensure the accuracy of electoral records.
A key highlight of the programme was the practical demonstration on filling the Enumeration Form. Students received step-by-step guidance on eligibility criteria, required documents, important timelines, and both the online and offline methods of registration. Fr. George also familiarized them with the role of the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and encouraged them to seek assistance from these designated officials whenever required.
The campaign concluded with a strong appeal to students to become catalysts for democratic participation by reaching out to their families and neighborhood and assisting as many eligible citizens as possible in completing the SIR process before the 8 August 2026 deadline. Students were reminded that voting is not merely a constitutional right but a solemn civic responsibility that empowers citizens to shape the future of the nation through informed participation in the democratic process.
Supported by dedicated student volunteers from the Department of Social Work, the three-day campaign successfully transformed the college campus into a centre of civic awareness and democratic engagement. More than just an information drive, the initiative inspired students to translate constitutional values into meaningful civic action, reaffirming Don Bosco College’s commitment to nurturing socially responsible and active citizens who contribute positively to the nation’s democratic fabric.
