Bhubaneswar: Final publication of electoral roll of Nuapada assembly constituency in Odisha will be published on October 9 much before the upcoming by-election for the seat, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R S Gopalan said on Tuesday.
The bypoll for Nuapada assembly seat is necessitated due to the demise of MLA Rajenda Dholakia last week.
While the eligibility date for voters has been set as July 1, 2025, the final publication of the electoral roll of Nuapada Assembly constituency will be done on October 9 after the special summery revision (SSR), Gopalan told reporters in Bhubaneswar.
Stating that the number of electors in the constituency at present is 2,48,256, he said the number of polling stations in the segment has increased from 302 to 358, with 56 new booths created and 52 existing ones renamed. The reorganisation includes 36 urban and 322 rural polling stations, aimed at improving accessibility and voter convenience.
The integrated draft electoral roll was published on September 15, 2025. Claims and objections can be submitted from September 15 to September 29, with resolution by October 7. The final publication of the voter list is scheduled for October 9.
The constituency has a total of 2,48,256 voters, comprising 1,22,103 men, 1,26,132 women, and 21 third-gender voters. The list also includes 2,007 senior citizens, 6,003 young voters, and 4,000 persons with disabilities (PwD).
A coordination meeting with recognised political parties was held on September 15 to ensure transparency and cooperation during the revision process. District election officials have been instructed to involve party representatives at every stage, and soft copies of the draft roll have been shared with them.