ECI announces electoral rolls revision in four states, two UTs

The Election Commission has announced a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim, with 1st January 2027 as the qualifying date. According to the Commission, the rationalisation or rearrangement of polling stations will be completed by the 20th of this month, and the integrated draft electoral rolls will be published by 30th November.
The period for filing claims and objections will be from 30th November to 30th December. The disposal of claims and objections will be completed by 18th January next year. The final publication of the electoral rolls is scheduled for 21st January 2027. The Commission has directed the chief secretaries of the respective states and Union territories to ensure that adequate manpower and resources are made available to complete the exercise. The exercise aims to ensure that all eligible citizens are enrolled in the electoral rolls, with a particular focus on young and first-time voters. It will also facilitate advance applications from individuals who will turn 18 and become eligible to vote on April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2027.