Several Assembly constituencies in Bengaluru have emerged as the slowest-performing segments in the distribution of enumeration forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. On the contrary, many constituencies in north and central Karnataka have achieved near-complete coverage, according to data released by the Election Commission.The State-wide exercise has gathered pace, with 82.45% of enumeration forms distributed to electors as of 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Of the State’s 5,54,32,314 electors, forms have been issued to 4,57,05,239 electors through Booth Level Officers (BLOs).Least in BommanahalliAmong the Assembly constituencies with lower distribution rates, Bommanahalli recorded the lowest progress at 35.01%, followed by Bangalore South (39.95%) and Govindarajanagar (40.25%).Other Bengaluru constituencies that reported relatively slower progress include Mahalakshmi Layout (40.75%), Hebbal (41.06%), Yeshwanthapura (41.10%), C.V. Raman Nagar (42.02%), Malleshwaram (42.69%), Dasarahalli (42.72%) and Shantinagar (42.73%).The list of slower-performing city segments also includes B.T.M Layout (42.84%), Rajarajeshwarinagar (43.03%), Padmanabhanagar (43.04%), Byatarayanapura (43.90%) and Mahadevapura (44.89%).The Election Commission has assigned senior officers as nodal officers to monitor progress in these constituencies and BLOs have ben asked to intensify distribution.Urban challenges The comparatively slower progress in Bengaluru has been attributed to difficulties in reaching electors in urban areas, particularly in apartment complexes where many residents may not be available during working hours.Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbu Kumar said BLOs had been instructed to make repeated visits and ensure that forms were handed over only to the concerned electors.Near-total coverage in rural areasIn contrast, several Assembly constituencies outside Bengaluru have achieved almost complete distribution of enumeration forms.Devadurga, Kumta, Hirekerur and Mayakonda recorded 100% distribution, according to the progress report. Other high-performing constituencies included Karwar (99.92%), Mulbagal (99.83%), Melukote (99.79%), Ron (99.78%), Hiriyur (99.64%), Chitradurga (99.61%) and Challakere (99.59%).Constituencies such as Kanakagiri (99.47%), Davanagere South (99.27%), Kudligi (99.16%), Shravanabelagola (99.09%), Arsikere (98.99%), Holenarasipur (98.97%), Hangal (98.96%), Molakalmuru (98.90%) and Davanagere North (98.89%) also recorded high levels of completion. Digitisation remains at early stageWhile form distribution has progressed substantially, digitisation of the collected forms is still at an early stage.A total of 56,65,447 forms (10.22%) have been digitised so far. Only five polling stations have completed 100% digitisation, while 83 polling stations have crossed the 90% mark.As many as 1,66,818 electors have submitted their enumeration forms online, accounting for 0.30% of the electorate.ASDDO categoryMr. Anbu Kumar said that as many as 1,48,007 electors have been marked under the Absentee Shifted Death Duplicate and Others (ASDDO) category so far. “We are regularly sharing this list with political parties for cross-verification,” he said.Besides this, 75,061 electors have been identified as permanently shifted, while 59,461 electors have been reported dead.A total of 10,078 electors were found to have already been enrolled, while 2,772 electors were categorised as untraceable or absent.BLO honorariumThe Election Commission has released the second instalment of funds towards the honorarium of BLOs for 2026-27 .An amount of ₹47.24 crore, calculated at ₹8,000 per BLO, was released to districts on July 7 for payment to the 59,050 BLOs engaged in the revision exercise, he added. Those not on 2002 electoral roll can also applyClarifying doubts over eligibility, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbu Kumar said the present SIR exercise was being undertaken with reference to the last such revision conducted in 2002, when Karnataka had around 3.48 crore electors. The State now has over 5.54 crore electors, and enumeration forms are being distributed to all of them, he said.He said those whose names did not figure in the 2002 electoral roll for any reason, or those who did not receive an enumeration form during the ongoing exercise, could still apply for inclusion in the electoral roll later by submitting Form 6.Their names would be included in the draft electoral roll and considered during the verification process. However, they would receive notices to which they can submit documents and apply, he said.Mr. Kumar added that persons whose names or their parents/grandparents names had appeared in the electoral roll of any State during any previous SIR were also eligible to submit enumeration forms in the ongoing exercise.