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EC to Revise Electoral Rolls in Four States and Two Union Territories
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 06:02 AM
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The Election Commission announced that electoral roll revision will be undertaken in four additional states and two union territories, expanding its ongoing update drive.
The Election Commission of India (EC) has issued a notice that the electoral roll revision will be extended to four more states and two union territories. This move is part of the commission's continuous effort to keep voter lists accurate and up‑to‑date across the country.
The revision process will involve verification of existing entries, removal of duplicate or invalid records, and inclusion of newly eligible voters. The EC has indicated that the exercise will be carried out in accordance with the schedule prescribed under the Representation of the People Act.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil society groups, have been urged to cooperate with the commission to ensure a smooth and transparent update. The announcement underscores the EC's commitment to strengthening the electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections.
The commission has not disclosed the specific states or union territories at this stage, but the expansion signals a broader rollout of the roll‑cleaning initiative nationwide.
The revision process will involve verification of existing entries, removal of duplicate or invalid records, and inclusion of newly eligible voters. The EC has indicated that the exercise will be carried out in accordance with the schedule prescribed under the Representation of the People Act.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil society groups, have been urged to cooperate with the commission to ensure a smooth and transparent update. The announcement underscores the EC's commitment to strengthening the electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections.
The commission has not disclosed the specific states or union territories at this stage, but the expansion signals a broader rollout of the roll‑cleaning initiative nationwide.