Draft Voter List for Punjabs 2027 Elections Released, Claims and Objections Open Until December 11

Chandigarh, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The draft voter list for the 2027 elections in Punjab has been published as part of the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process. Released on November 12, 2026, the list covers all 117 assembly constituencies in the state. According to the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the process for registering claims and objections began on the same day and will continue until December 11, 2026.

Resolution of these claims and objections is expected to be completed by December 28, 2026, with the final voter list set to be published on January 4, 2027.

On the day of the draft’s release, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anindita Mitra, IAS, convened a meeting with representatives from recognized political parties. During this meeting, the CEO distributed copies of the integrated draft voter list and informed attendees about the main provisions and timelines of the revision process.

Representatives were also briefed on the various forms required for electoral services. These include Form 6 for adding names to the voter list, Form 6A for registering migrant voters, Form 7 for removing names, and Form 8 for correcting entries or changing addresses.

Mitra emphasized that young citizens who turn 18 years old on or before January 1, 2027, are eligible to register as voters. She also highlighted the digital platforms available for citizens, including the Voter Services Portal and the option to book call requests with Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

To facilitate access to electoral services, the CEO announced that special camps would be organized across the state. Help desks have been established at the offices of District Election Officers (DEOs) and Election Registration Officers (EROs) to assist citizens in viewing and verifying the electoral roll.

Voters can check their names and details in the published integrated draft voter list through the official website of the CEO Punjab and the Election Commission’s Voter Services Portal. Citizens wishing to add their names or make corrections can submit their claims and objections using the designated forms between November 12 and December 11, 2026.

For assistance regarding the amendment process, individuals can contact the voter helpline number 1950 or utilize the “Book a Call Request with BLO” feature available on the ECI Net mobile application.

Mitra urged all eligible citizens to come forward and register their names in the voter list. She stressed the importance of every eligible voter’s inclusion in the list to strengthen the foundation of an inclusive democracy.