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Election Commission to Undertake Special Summary Revision of Voter Rolls in 17 States and UTs
✍️ OrissaPOST
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 07:24 AM
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The Election Commission of India announced a special summary revision of electoral rolls covering 17 states and union territories.
The Election Commission of India has announced that it will carry out a special summary revision of electoral rolls across 17 states and union territories. This exercise is part of the commission's routine effort to keep voter lists current and accurate.
The revision will incorporate recent changes such as newly eligible voters, address updates, and the removal of deceased or otherwise ineligible names. The commission has emphasized that the process will follow established guidelines to minimise disruption for voters and election officials.
Officials indicated that the updated rolls will be ready well before the next scheduled elections, helping to ensure a smoother electoral process. By tightening the accuracy of the rolls, the commission aims to reduce discrepancies and bolster confidence in the voting system.
The Election Commission has called on political parties, local authorities and citizens to cooperate fully with the revision exercise, stressing that collective participation is essential for a credible electoral roll.
The revision will incorporate recent changes such as newly eligible voters, address updates, and the removal of deceased or otherwise ineligible names. The commission has emphasized that the process will follow established guidelines to minimise disruption for voters and election officials.
Officials indicated that the updated rolls will be ready well before the next scheduled elections, helping to ensure a smoother electoral process. By tightening the accuracy of the rolls, the commission aims to reduce discrepancies and bolster confidence in the voting system.
The Election Commission has called on political parties, local authorities and citizens to cooperate fully with the revision exercise, stressing that collective participation is essential for a credible electoral roll.