Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that the voter lists in the included regions are now frozen to facilitate the revision.
The states and UTs covered under this drive are Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Notably, West Bengal, which faces assembly elections next year, is part of the revision, while Assam has been excluded due to different citizenship-related regulations.
What Does This Mean for Voters?
During this period, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door verification. Voters are encouraged to:
Check and ensure their details are correct on the voter list.
Apply for inclusion if their name is missing.
Request deletion of duplicate entries.
Correct any errors in names or addresses.
Acceptable documents for verification include Aadhaar card, passport, 10th-grade marksheet, birth certificate, and pension card, among others. The Election Commission has clarified that Aadhaar will be used only for identity proof, not as citizenship documentation.
This large-scale cleanup addresses long-pending demographic changes like migration and duplication. Voters can file complaints or appeals through the 1950 helpline or their local election offices.
This revision is a critical step by the ECI to foster a more transparent and inclusive electoral process ahead of key state polls.
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