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Election Commission Reports 2.73 Crore Gen Z Voters Added
The Election Commission says many young people were added to voter lists.
It counted 2.73 crore people between 18 and 28 years old.
Some were voting for the first time, while others had their voter records added or updated.
Some reports said young people could not register because an annual list update had not happened.
The Commission disagreed with that claim.
It said people can apply to become voters throughout the year.
People who turn 18 on January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 can apply using Form 6.
The Commission said these additions show that young-voter registration continued during the 2025 revision exercise.
The Election Commission says 2.73 crore voters aged 18 to 28 were added to electoral rolls since the 2025 Special Intensive Revision began.
The figure includes first-time voters and young electors whose existing registration details were later added or updated.
Reports had suggested young-voter enrolment was effectively paused because the annual Summary Revision was not conducted.
Officials said continuous updating allows eligible citizens to register outside revision exercises through Form 6.
The enrolment took place alongside elections, including Bihar’s November 2025 polls and Assembly elections in five other jurisdictions.
- Who
- The Election Commission and voters aged 18 to 28.
- What
- The Commission reported that 2.73 crore Gen Z voters were added to or updated on electoral rolls.
- Where
- Across the electoral rolls, including Bihar, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry.
- When
- Since the Special Intensive Revision began in 2025; Bihar voted in November 2025, while other cited Assembly elections were held this year.
- Why
- Officials said continuous updating and four qualifying dates allow eligible citizens to register without waiting for an annual revision.
Election Commission’s Position
Reports’ Concern
Whether young-voter enrolment was paused
Election Commission’s Position
Officials said continuous updating allowed eligible citizens to apply for inclusion even when an annual Summary Revision was not conducted.
Reports’ Concern
Reports suggested that young-voter enrolment had effectively been put on hold because the annual Summary Revision had not taken place.
Role of revision exercises
Election Commission’s Position
The Commission said Special Intensive Revision, Summary Revision and continuous updation are separate processes, and there is no legal requirement to conduct Special Intensive Revision and Summary Revision together.
Reports’ Concern
The reports’ characterization implied that the absence of the annual Summary Revision affected the ability of young people to enroll.
Key facts
- Reported additions
- 2.73 crore voters aged 18 to 28
- Registration form
- Form 6
- Qualifying dates
- January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1
- Legal provisions cited
- Sections 14, 19 and 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950
- Bihar final electoral roll
- More than 7.45 crore electors
- Processes distinguished
- Special Intensive Revision, Summary Revision and continuous updation
- Other elections cited
- Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry
Quotes
Election Commission officials
Officials representing India’s Election Commission
“Both Special Summary Revision (SSR) and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) are done under Section 21(3) of the RP Act, 1950 and are optional.”
NDTV
Sources
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