Urges voters to cooperate with BLOs and submit duly filled enumeration forms; no eligible voter to be left out
Jalandhar News (June 25): Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Varjeet Walia on Thursday conducted a field visit to oversee the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls, under which Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have begun a month-long door-to-door survey across the district. During his visit in different areas, SDM Jalandhar-1 Shubhi Angra was also present.
Interacting with residents during the visit, Mr. Walia apprised them of the purpose and procedure of the exercise, stressing that the SIR is aimed at ensuring accurate, inclusive and updated electoral rolls. He informed voters that BLOs would provide pre-printed enumeration forms, which must be duly filled and submitted along with the required documents.
He said one signed copy of the form would be collected by the BLO, while the other would be signed by the BLO and retained by the voter as an acknowledgement receipt. The form may be filled and submitted by the voter or any adult member of the household. BLOs will make at least three visits to homes found locked or where voters are unavailable, he added.
The DC held detailed discussions with BLOs engaged in the survey and directed them to adhere strictly to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. Appreciating their role in one of the largest electoral revision exercises, he said every possible effort must be made to ensure that no eligible voter is left uncovered.
The house-to-house survey will continue from June 25 to July 24. Names of voters whose enumeration forms are received will be included in the draft electoral roll to be published on August 3. Claims and objections may be filed from August 3 to September 2, while their disposal will continue until September 28. The final electoral roll will be published on October 1, 2026.
Mr. Walia appealed to voters to verify their particulars, provide documents on time and avoid misleading rumours. For information, citizens may contact the Election Commission’s toll-free helpline 1950, operational from 8 am to 5 pm daily.
