ECI Orders Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls in 14 States and 3 Union Territories

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 states and three Union Territories, with January 1, 2027, set as the qualifying date.

The states and Union Territories covered under the exercise include Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

According to the ECI, the draft electoral rolls will be published on November 12, 2026, while the final electoral rolls will be published on January 4, 2027.

Eligible citizens can submit claims and objections from November 12 to December 11, 2026, the Commission said.

The ECI also stated that young citizens who will attain the age of 18 on April 1, July 1 or October 1, 2027, can apply in advance for enrolment in the electoral rolls.

To facilitate voter registration, help desks will be established at the district level. Special assistance will be provided to migrants, vulnerable groups and marginalised sections of society to ensure easier access to the enrolment process.