Three‑Day Intensive Campaign to Close Gaps in the Electoral Roll

From 7 October to 9 October, Jharkhand’s election machinery will run dedicated digitisation booths at polling stations throughout the state. The effort is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and aims to give missed citizens a chance to enrol.

Focus on New Voter Enrolment

Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar has ordered District Election Officers, Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers to ensure the smooth execution of the three‑day push. Residents who are not yet listed can submit Form 6 at any of the camps. Staff will also prioritize rapid digitisation of Forms 6, 7 and 8 received from Booth Level Officers—Form 6 for new registrations, Form 7 for deletions, and Form 8 for corrections or updates.

Statewide Mega Help‑Desk on 10 October

After the digitisation sprint, every polling station will host a BLO‑BLA‑2 meeting‑cum‑mega help‑desk on 10 October. Voters can seek assistance on registration, lodge objections, verify notices issued during the revision, and resolve any other roll‑related queries. This is the fourth state‑wide initiative aimed at demystifying the revision process and addressing voter concerns.

Ensuring No Eligible Voter Is Left Out

CEO Kumar stressed that the election apparatus must leave no eligible Indian citizen off the roll. Officers have been instructed to intensify outreach in areas with vulnerable or under‑represented groups, providing additional support where required.

Why Discrepancies Occur in the Roll

The chief electoral officer explained that mismatches can arise from enumeration errors, inaccurate mapping in previous revisions, or legacy data flaws. The current SIR exercise is not meant to fix every historic mistake; its goal is to produce a current, accurate roll for the upcoming election.

Eligibility Criteria for Inclusion

Applicants must be Indian citizens, have turned 18 on or before 1 October 2026, and normally reside within the jurisdiction of the relevant polling station. Required documents will be verified at the time of registration.

Election officials have been directed to speed up processing and digitisation of Forms 6, 7 and 8 so that applicants receive timely assistance and the roll reflects the latest information. The final roll from this SIR cycle is scheduled for publication on 19 October.