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Special Voter Verification Camps Launched at 1,861 Polling Booths in Patiala
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 06:33 PM
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A dedicated voter‑verification camp has been set up across 1,861 polling stations in Patiala to update electoral rolls.
Patiala authorities have initiated a special voter‑verification camp covering 1,861 polling booths across the city. The initiative aims to refresh the electoral roll by confirming the identity and eligibility of registered voters ahead of upcoming elections. Election officials are supervising the process to ensure accuracy and prevent duplication. The campaign is part of a broader effort to strengthen the integrity of the voting system in Punjab. Residents are encouraged to visit their designated booths for verification during the scheduled hours.
The verification drive involves on‑site checks of voter documents, biometric verification where available, and updating of any changes in address or personal details. Election staff have been briefed on the procedures to handle queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently. The move follows directives from the Election Commission to improve roll accuracy nationwide.
Local civic groups have welcomed the measure, noting that a clean and current voter list is essential for free and fair elections. The campaign will continue until all targeted booths have completed the verification process, after which the updated rolls will be submitted to the state election office for final approval.
The verification drive involves on‑site checks of voter documents, biometric verification where available, and updating of any changes in address or personal details. Election staff have been briefed on the procedures to handle queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently. The move follows directives from the Election Commission to improve roll accuracy nationwide.
Local civic groups have welcomed the measure, noting that a clean and current voter list is essential for free and fair elections. The campaign will continue until all targeted booths have completed the verification process, after which the updated rolls will be submitted to the state election office for final approval.