Naveen Patnaik Encourages Voter Verification in Odisha's Special Revision Drive
Naveen Patnaik urges Odisha citizens to verify voter rights amid SIR

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Naveen Patnaik, the Leader of the Opposition in Odisha, has urged citizens to verify their voter rights during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which runs from May 30 to June 28. This initiative aims to update electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections.
- 01The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha started on May 30 and will continue until June 28.
- 02Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are conducting door-to-door visits to assist citizens with the voter verification process.
- 03Citizens can fill out enumeration forms provided by BLOs or download them from the Election Commission of India (ECI) website.
- 04BLOs will be available at polling booths daily from 3 pm to 5 pm to assist voters.
- 05The final electoral roll is set to be published on September 6, 2026.
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Naveen Patnaik, the Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, participated in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and urged citizens to verify their voter rights. This statewide initiative, which commenced on May 30 and will last until June 28, aims to update and streamline electoral rolls ahead of future elections. Patnaik emphasized the importance of safeguarding democratic rights, stating that every citizen must ensure their voter rights remain intact. The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, S Gopalan, announced that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door outreach to distribute enumeration forms and assist citizens. BLOs will also be available at designated polling booths daily from 3 pm to 5 pm for further assistance. The Election Commission's schedule indicates that the draft electoral roll will be published on July 5, with claims and objections accepted until August 4, and the final electoral roll to be published on September 6, 2026.
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The voter verification process is crucial for ensuring that all eligible citizens can participate in upcoming elections.
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