EC likely to order fresh roll revision in October for upcoming state polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is reportedly preparing to issue a directive for a special summary revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in October. This step is aimed at updating voter lists ahead of elections slated in several poll‑bound states later in the year, thereby enhancing accuracy and eliminating duplicate entries. Sources indicate that the SSR will focus exclusively on those states, though the commission has not disclosed the exact list or the precise implementation timeline. By accelerating the usual periodic roll‑revision process, the ECI seeks to ensure a smooth conduct of the upcoming polls. The commission has repeatedly stressed the importance of clean voter rolls and may release further details in the coming weeks.