With reference to the Punjab electoral rolls, consider the following statements: 1. The registered voters in Punjab declined by 10 per cent ahead of the 2027 elections. 2. A total of 7,97,263 new electors were enrolled during the Special Intensive Revision. 3. The final electoral roll lists 2,01,00,727 electors across 117 Assembly constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Punjab electoral rolls decline by 6.33 per cent ahead of February 2027 elections

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims· 12 October 2026

Electoral roll management and periodic revisions: a key GS2 topic on democratic integrity.

Why in news

The Chief Electoral Officer's office published the final electoral rolls for Punjab, showing a 6.33 per cent decline in registered voters ahead of the February 2027 Assembly elections.

Background

The final electoral roll lists 2,01,00,727 electors across 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab. The list was finalized following a Special Intensive Revision that began on June 25.

Facts for Prelims

FactPunjab electoral roll declined by 6.33 per cent from 2,14,61,043 registered voters.
Fact7,97,263 new electors were enrolled during the Special Intensive Revision.
FactThe Election Commission of India issued the notification for the revision on May 14.
PlaceThe electoral roll covers 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Punjab electoral rolls, consider the following statements:

The registered voters in Punjab declined by 10 per cent ahead of the 2027 elections.
A total of 7,97,263 new electors were enrolled during the Special Intensive Revision.
The final electoral roll lists 2,01,00,727 electors across 117 Assembly constituencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states the decline was 6.33 per cent.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Addressing the challenge of 'ghost voters' and ensuring the accuracy of the franchise
Logistical hurdles: Managing large-scale intensive revisions in states with high migratory populations

Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Universal Adult Franchise · Election Commission of India · Democracy

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