With reference to the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls, consider the following statements: 1. The qualifying date for the electoral roll revision is set as January 1, 2026. 2. The revision covers a total of 14 States and 3 Union Territories. 3. The Election Commission of India is the body responsible for directing the revision. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

ECI directs Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls for 14 States and 3 UTs

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims· 15 October 2026

Electoral roll integrity: a key GS2 topic regarding the Election Commission's administrative functions.

Why in news

The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls for 14 States and 3 Union Territories to ensure accurate voter lists.

Background

The ECI issued the directive on October 15, 2026, for a Special Summary Revision. The qualifying date for the revision is set as January 1, 2027.

Facts for Prelims

BodyECI: The body responsible for directing the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls.
FactThe revision covers 14 States and 3 Union Territories.
FactThe qualifying date for the electoral roll revision is January 1, 2027.
PlaceStates included in the revision: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls, consider the following statements:

The qualifying date for the electoral roll revision is set as January 1, 2026.
The revision covers a total of 14 States and 3 Union Territories.
The Election Commission of India is the body responsible for directing the revision.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 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 qualifying date is January 1, 2027.

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: Mitigating risks of duplicate entries and 'ghost' voters through systematic verification
Inclusivity: Ensuring timely registration of eligible first-time voters and migrants in diverse jurisdictions

Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Summary Revision · Democracy · Voter Registration · Election Commission of India

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