Chandigarh's Voter Mapping Reaches 70% Completion Ahead of 2026 Revision
Chandigarh completes 70% voter mapping, focus shifts to remaining 30%
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Chandigarh has completed nearly 70% of its voter mapping as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Election Commission of India is conducting this exercise to ensure accurate voter details ahead of the July 1, 2026 deadline, with door-to-door verification to cover the remaining 30%.
- 01The SIR aims to verify residential details of voters, with 70% already completed through field visits and enumeration forms.
- 02Chandigarh's last intensive revision was in 2002, highlighting the need for updates due to urbanization and new voters.
- 03Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door verification, visiting households up to three times.
- 04Political parties are encouraged to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to enhance transparency during the enumeration process.
- 05Help desks and special camps will be set up to assist voters, especially marginalized groups, during the revision.
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The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Chandigarh has successfully mapped nearly 70% of voters, as the Election Commission of India (ECI) initiates the third phase of this critical exercise across 16 states and three union territories, including Chandigarh. This mapping involves verifying the residential details of voters to ensure accuracy and transparency in the electoral roll, which has not been updated since 2002. Chief Electoral Officer Prerna Puri emphasized the importance of this revision due to rapid urbanization and a significant number of first-time voters turning 18. The remaining 30% of electors will be verified through a door-to-door enumeration drive, where Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit households up to three times. Political parties are encouraged to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to ensure wider participation and transparency. Additionally, help desks will be established to assist voters, particularly the elderly and marginalized groups, during this process. The qualifying date for the electoral roll revision is set for July 1, 2026.
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This voter mapping exercise will ensure that the electoral rolls in Chandigarh are accurate, helping to include eligible voters and exclude ineligible ones, which is crucial for fair elections.
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