The Election Commission on Thursday announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in four States and two UTs. This exercise helps young and first-time voters get on the list. Draft rolls arrive on November 30, while the final publication will happen on January 21, 2027, to ensure accurate voter records.

The Election Commission on Thursday (November 5, 2026) announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim.

The poll roll revision exercise seeks to enrol eligible voters, particularly young and first-time electors, and facilitate advance applications from those who will become eligible on April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2027.

The draft electoral rolls will be published on November 30.

Final publication of electoral rolls will take place on January 21, 2027.

Editorial | A necessary corrective: On the SSR, the special summary revision of electoral rolls

The Commission has directed Chief Secretaries of the respective States and UTs to ensure adequate manpower and resources for the exercise.