New Delhi: Odisha is among four states and two Union territories (UTs) where a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls will be conducted, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Thursday.
According to the Commission, SSR will be held in Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, with 1st January 2027 as the qualifying date.
The SSR exercise aims to ensure enrolment of all eligible voters, with a particular focus on young and first-time electors. The SSR will also help in facilitating applications from individuals who will attain the qualifying age for voter registration on April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2027.
The rationalisation or rearrangement of polling stations will be completed by November 20, and the integrated draft electoral rolls will be published by 30th November.
The period for filing claims and objections will be from November 30 to December 30. The disposal of claims and objections will be completed by January 18, 2027.
The final publication of the electoral rolls is scheduled for 21st January 2027.
Bihar exercise
In Bihar, SSR of electoral rolls will be carried out from November 12 to December 11, with a focus on enrolling persons with disabilities (PwDs), eligible young voters and those left out of the voters’ list.
The qualifying date for the revision will be January 1, 2027.
Special attention will be given to eligible citizens who are yet to be enrolled, particularly persons with disabilities, young voters and those left out of the electoral rolls, the statement said.
Eligible persons with disabilities can enrol through both online and offline modes, according to Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Poonam Kumari.
