Rationalisation Of Polling Stations Completed As Part Of Special Summary Revision
Nov5,2026
| Jagrati Lahar Bureau | Chandigarh
As a part of the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Photo Electoral Rolls with reference to 01.01.2027 as the qualifying date, the exercise of rationalisation of Polling Stations has been completed across the State of Punjab, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India.
Giving information in this regard Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab Mrs Anindita Mitra IAS stated that the primary objective of the rationalisation exercise is to increase accessibility and convenience for the voters.
The CEO further informed that before , there were *25,332* polling stations in the State. During the rationalisation exercise conducted in SSR-2026, *39* new polling stations have been created based on elector population and geographical accessibility.
*After rationalisation, the total number of Polling Stations in the State of Punjab is now 25,371.*
All the newly created polling stations have been inspected by the concerned Electoral Registration Officers and the proposals were finalised in consultation with recognised political parties.
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