Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as "completely successful," using Bihar as a shining example. Speaking at the 16th National Voters’ Day event in Bengaluru, organised by Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer, Kumar highlighted the SIR’s role in including every eligible voter and removing errors. Kumar said the SIR has finished in Bihar with no complaints filed against the final electoral roll. He said this proves the roll's "sanctity and credibility." The revision is now ongoing in 12 states and Union Territories and will soon cover all states. Responding to questions about Karnataka, Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukkumar said, "We will see" regarding rolling out the exercise in the state. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot also spoke at the event. He urged voters to cast their votes "without fear, pressure or inducement." The Governor called voting both a right and a duty and stressed its power to shape public policy, development, and social justice. He told newly registered voters to understand democratic values and be responsible citizens. During the programme, Governor Gehlot presented state-level awards for excellence in election management to District Election Officers, Booth Level Officer Supervisors, and Booth Level Officers. The event was attended by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao, and Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukkumar.