Punjab Publishes Final Electoral Rolls After SIR 2026, Adds 7.97 Lakh New Voters: CEO Anindita Mitra

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Punjab has been completed, with the final electoral rolls for all 117 Assembly constituencies published on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra said.

According to the CEO, a total of 7,97,263 new electors were enrolled in the final electoral roll during the exercise. The revision was undertaken in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s instructions and notification dated May 14, 2026, with the process commencing in Punjab on June 25 as part of Phase III of SIR 2026.

Mitra said copies of the final electoral rolls were available at the offices of District Election Officers (DEOs), Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Electors can also access the rolls through the official websites of the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, at www.ceopunjab.gov.in and the Election Commission’s citizen service portal at www.voters.eci.gov.in.

Copies of the final rolls, along with soft copies, were handed over to representatives of recognised political parties. The CEO thanked political parties for their cooperation, particularly the 89,395 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed across the state, whose participation contributed to the completion of the exercise.

As of June 9, 2026, Punjab had 2,14,61,043 registered electors, comprising 1,11,76,866 men, 1,02,83,478 women and 699 third-gender electors.

During the house-to-house enumeration phase, conducted from June 25 to August 3, BLOs distributed and collected enumeration forms from registered voters.

The draft electoral roll, published on August 13, contained 1,93,94,435 electors. This was followed by the claims and objections period, which ran until September 12, allowing citizens to verify their details and submit applications for corrections, inclusion or objections.

Applications were accepted online, through the ECINET mobile application, offline through BLOs and at ERO offices. The CEO, 19 roll observers and district election officers also conducted field visits and checks on claims and objections received.

The final electoral roll contains 2,01,00,727 electors, including 1,03,76,026 men, 97,24,195 women and 506 third-gender electors. The total represents a net increase of 3.64 per cent over the draft roll.

During the notice and disposal phase, which ran from August 13 to October 8, notices were issued to unmapped electors and those whose records contained discrepancies. Hearings were conducted by EROs and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) at the village level, with decisions taken after examining documents and BLO reports.

According to the CEO, 86,038 electors were marked ineligible following verification and the issuance of reasoned orders, out of the 35,49,036 electors who were issued notices.

To facilitate the process, dedicated document verification teams were constituted at the state and district levels. A grievance redressal mechanism was also established, with District Grievance Officers addressing complaints and the 1950 helpline operating from 8 am to 8 pm to respond to voter queries. Help desks at DEO and ERO offices provided additional assistance.

Mitra said the election machinery had worked to ensure a smooth and accessible process for the public.

As part of the exercise, polling stations were rationalised across Punjab’s districts to improve voter accessibility. Their number increased from 24,453 to 25,332.

The Final Electoral Roll for service voters under the Special Summary Revision, with October 1, 2026, as the qualifying date, was also published on Monday.

A month-long Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign was implemented to encourage voter participation and improve awareness about the revision process.

Activities included the symbolic launch of SIR 2026 on June 23, when more than 2,000 young people formed a human chain, SMS alerts on important dates, radio jingles, audio messages through e-rickshaws and field announcements by BLOs.

Electoral Literacy Clubs organised poster-making competitions, debates, seminars and rangoli activities, while information and education material was displayed at banks. Social media campaigns featured SVEEP icons and eminent personalities.

Special camps were organised at polling booths on June 7, July 11–12, July 19 and August 16 to help voters check their details and submit applications. Additional camps were held in schools and colleges to facilitate the enrolment of young voters.

Mitra said regular meetings with recognised political parties were held at the state and district levels to ensure their involvement throughout the revision process. She reiterated that efforts had been made to reach all eligible electors.

The CEO urged eligible persons who were not included in the final electoral roll, as well as new voters seeking enrolment, to apply using Form 6. Applications can be submitted online through the ECINET app or offline through the respective BLO.

She said the successful completion of SIR 2026 reflected the coordinated efforts of the election machinery, cooperation from electors and participation by political parties and other stakeholders.