Multiple outlets report that new voters in India are being asked to submit details of their parents’ SIR (likely State/Service Identity Reference) in order to be included in electoral rolls. The requirement applies when individuals register or seek inclusion as new voters, and it focuses on providing information tied to the voter’s parents, rather than relying only on the applicant’s own records. Reporting indicates that the submission of parents’ SIR details is part of the process used to compile and update electoral eligibility lists, which are then used for voter identification and election administration. The coverage describes the change as a new condition for applicants, implying it may affect how applications are processed and what documentation candidates must provide at the time of registration. While the articles emphasize the new information requirement, they do not, in the excerpts provided, spell out timelines, the specific form or portal for submission, or exemptions for particular cases.