Chandigarh: The Punjab Starts Mega Revision and Verification Drive has officially begun in the state as authorities launch a large-scale door-to-door voter verification exercise under the 2026 electoral update program.
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra announced the full schedule during a meeting with representatives of recognized political parties. Moreover, she explained that the drive aims to ensure accurate, transparent, and updated voter records across Punjab.
Massive Door-to-Door Verification Campaign
Under the Punjab Starts Mega Revision and Verification Drive, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit every household across the state. In addition, more than 24,000 BLOs have been deployed for this extensive verification process.
The Election Commission will cover approximately 2.14 crore voters in Punjab through this drive. Therefore, it ranks among the largest electoral verification exercises conducted in the state.
Officials confirmed that the door-to-door enumeration process will continue until July 24, 2026.
Election Timeline and Key Dates
The Chief Electoral Officer shared the complete revision schedule. Furthermore, the Election Commission will publish the draft voter list on August 3, 2026.
Citizens will be able to submit objections and claims from August 3 to September 2, 2026. Additionally, the disposal of objections will continue until September 28, 2026.
The Election Commission will release the final voter list on October 1, 2026. Ultimately, this structured process ensures a fair and updated electoral system.
Strong Progress in Voter Mapping
Officials informed political representatives that 86.02% voter mapping has already been completed in Punjab. Moreover, the Election Commission shared the list of unmapped voters with all political parties.
Authorities urged parties to help complete the remaining mapping work. As a result, this step will significantly improve voter record accuracy.
Political Cooperation Encouraged
Election officials appealed to all political parties to support the Punjab Starts Mega Revision and Verification Drive. In addition, they asked parties to assist Booth Level Officers during field verification.
The Chief Electoral Officer addressed the concerns raised by party representatives during the meeting. Consequently, the officials provided clarity to ensure smooth execution of the process.
Officials emphasized that cooperation between political parties and election staff is essential for successful implementation.
Conclusion
The Punjab Starts Mega Revision and Verification Drive marks a major step toward strengthening electoral transparency in the state. Ultimately, this large-scale exercise will help ensure accurate voter rolls and reinforce democratic processes across Punjab.
Key Points of the news:
- Punjab Starts Mega Revision and Verification Drive across the state in 2026.
- Door-to-door voter verification will cover more than 2.14 crore voters.
- Over 24,000 Booth Level Officers will conduct field-level verification.
- Draft voter list will be released on August 3, 2026.
- Final voter list will be published on October 1, 2026 after objections.
