NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) has informed the states that it would be conducting a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states, including the poll-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa.In a letter to the chief electoral officers of the states and Union territories concerned, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, the Election Commission said January 1, 2027, would be the qualifying date for the exercise.
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The Special Summary Revision (SSR) is intended to add eligible voters, especially young people and first-time electors, rectify errors in existing entries and ensure electoral rolls are accurate and up to date.The current term of the 403-member Uttar Pradesh assembly ends on May 22 next year. The tenures of the assemblies in Manipur, Goa, Punjab and Uttarakhand, which have 60, 40, 117 and 70 seats, respectively, are due to end on different dates in March 2027.Under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Election Commission is permitted to conduct elections “earlier than six months before the term expires”.
Notice by EC
ECI’s notice to states.
