Election Commission schedules electoral-roll revision in six states and UTs

The Election Commission announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in six states and Union territories, with draft rolls due November 30 and final rolls scheduled for January 21, 2027. The exercise is intended to enroll eligible voters, with particular attention to young and first-time voters.

• The revision covers Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim.· 1 source
• The Commission set November 30 for publication of draft rolls and January 21, 2027, for final rolls.· 2 sources
• The exercise aims to enroll eligible citizens, particularly young and first-time voters, and allows advance applications from people turning 18 on specified dates in 2027.· 1 source
• The Commission directed state and Union territory chief secretaries to provide sufficient staff and resources for the exercise.· 1 source