sir 2026: Draft Electoral Roll Published In The State Of Punjab : Anindita Mitra Ceo Punjab

Aug13,2026 | Jagrati Lahar Bureau | Chandigarh

Meeting with representatives of recognised political parties and Draft Electoral Roll handed over.

*One day special camp* to be held at all polling booths on *August 16, Sunday* to facilitate electors for checking the details

Help Desks to be set up at DEO and ERO offices across State to assist voters locate their names in the published Draft Electoral Roll

The Draft Electoral Roll, 2026 for all 117 Assembly Constituencies in the State under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 was published today in accordance with the programme announced by the Election Commission of India. The publication marks the commencement of the second phase: *Period of Filing Claims and Objections from 13th August, 2026 to 12th September, 2026, and the Notice Phase/Disposal of Claims & Objections from 13th August, 2026 to 8th October, 2026*.

As part of the revision process, a meeting under the chairpersonship of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, was held today with representatives of recognised political parties. During the meeting, CEO Punjab handed over the Draft Electoral Roll to the representatives of the recognised political parties.

They were also briefed about the prescribed forms: Form 6 for inclusion of names, Form 6a for the inclusion of NRI voters, Form 7 for deletion of names, and Form 8 for correction of entries or shifting.

She further informed that Young citizens with the qualifying date of 01.10.2026 are eligible for enrolment. The representatives of Political Parties were apprised of various platforms, including the Citizen Service Portal and the “Book a Call Request with BLO” facility.

CEO Punjab, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, added that, for the convenience of electors, a One day Special Camp under the Special Intensive Revision is being organized at all polling booths on August 16, 2026 to facilitate electors in checking the details. BLOs will be present at polling stations from 10 AM to 1 PM to assist in checking details in the Draft Roll and to support voters with all electoral services.

She further added that a Help Desk will be set up at the DEO and ERO offices across state to display the published Draft Electoral Roll.

The CEO apprised that electors can check their details in the published Draft Electoral Roll, available on the website of CEO Punjab (www.ceopunjab.gov.in) and on the citizen portal (voters.eci.gov.in).

Citizens whose names do not appear in the Draft Electoral Roll may submit their claims, along with the prescribed declaration and supporting documents, for inclusion during the Claims and Objections period from 13th August, 2026 to 12th September, 2026.

Citizens requiring assistance may contact the Voter Helpline No. 1950 or avail the “Book a Call Request with BLO” facility available on the ECINET Mobile Application.