State‑wide effort to restore 19 lakh missing voters
The Election Department of Chhattisgarh has kicked off a month‑long, door‑to‑door mission designed to locate eligible residents whose names vanished from the rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Covering all 90 Assembly constituencies, the operation targets roughly 19 lakh individuals for fresh registration.
Why names were deleted
The SIR exercise resulted in the removal of about 25 lakh entries from the state’s voter lists. While close to 6 lakh of those belonged to deceased citizens, nearly 19 lakh were dropped for reasons such as incomplete paperwork or failure to attend verification. This new drive focuses on that latter batch, offering them another chance to be listed.
How the initiative will work
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will undertake systematic house‑to‑house visits. Their responsibilities include pinpointing households where eligible members were missed, assisting with the necessary documentation, and guiding applicants through the submission of Form 6 to request inclusion in the electoral roll.
No need for 2003 roll details
Applicants under this special re‑enrolment scheme are not required to furnish information from the 2003 electoral roll. They must, however, present the standard documents prescribed for voter registration, and BLOs will clarify the exact requirements.
First‑time voters also included
The campaign is not limited to those previously on the roll. Young citizens who have just turned 18 will be identified and encouraged to file Form 6 as well. BLOs are tasked with spotting these new electors during their field visits.
Goal: accurate and inclusive voter lists
The department aims to complete the re‑enrolment before the official roll is published, ensuring no eligible resident is inadvertently left out. By blending rigorous field verification with streamlined paperwork, the drive seeks to make Chhattisgarh’s electoral rolls both precise and comprehensive.
