Special Intensive Revision by the Election Commission of India (ECI) is a targeted and time-bound electoral roll revision exercise. It is typically conducted outside the regular annual revision schedule, usually under special circumstances or in areas requiring urgent attention.

🔹 Definition:

Special Intensive Revision is a focused and comprehensive update of the Electoral Roll in a specific area or constituency to ensure accuracy, inclusiveness, and completeness. It goes beyond routine additions or deletions and often includes house-to-house verification and outreach activities.

Why It Is Conducted:

1. Post Delimitation (e.g., after the redrawing of constituency boundaries).

2. Detection of large-scale errors or missing entries in the electoral rolls.

3. Migration, urbanization, or demographic changes.

4. Court orders or complaints regarding the credibility of electoral rolls.

5. Preparation for an upcoming election in a sensitive or high-priority area.

Key Features:

• House-to-House Verification: BLOs (Booth Level Officers) may visit homes to verify voter details.

• Inclusion of Eligible Voters: Especially first-time voters (18+), women, marginalized groups.

• Deletion of Ineligible Voters: Due to death, duplication, shifting of residence, etc.

• Public Participation: Draft rolls are published for public scrutiny and claims/objections.

• Use of Technology: Apps like Voter Helpline App, NVSP, and Garuda App are often used.

• Time-Bound: Conducted within a strict timeframe (e.g., one to two months).

Example:

In 2023, ECI conducted a Special Summary Revision in several states ahead of Assembly Elections and undertook Special Intensive Revision in certain urban areas to address migration and duplication issues.

Legal Backing:

Conducted under the powers of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, especially Section 21 (correction of entries in electoral rolls) and rules framed under it.

1. Formed as “America Party”

Elon Musk announced the creation of the America Party on July 5, 2025 via his platform X, responding to over 65–80% support in public polls. The declared goal: to challenge the entrenched two-party system in the U.S.

2. Focus on Fiscal Conservatism

Although a formal policy platform hasn't been released, Musk described the party as fiscally conservative, aiming to reduce federal debt, cut regulations, modernize the military with AI, and adopt a pro-technology, pronatalist centrist stance. 

3. Tactical Electoral Strategy

Rather than broad ambitions, Musk intends to target just 2–3 Senate seats and 8–10 House districts in upcoming elections, aiming to gain leverage in legislative gridlock.

4. Split from Trump & GOP

The party's formation comes after Musk’s public fallout with Donald Trump, especially over the “Big, Beautiful Bill” – a massive tax and spending act Musk labelled fiscally irresponsible. Trump responded by threatening contracts and subsidies.

5. Challenges Ahead

The America Party currently lacks formal FEC registration and must clear state-by-state ballot access hurdles. Experts caution that U.S. third parties historically struggle due to the winner-takes-all electoral system.

In essence, Musk's America Party is a centrist, debt-conscious gamble designed to influence key congressional seats, amplify tech-forward policy, and break bipartisan hegemony—though its success hinges on overcoming long-standing structural barriers in U.S. politics.