Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Speeds Up Electoral Roll Revision
In Nashik, Maharashtra, the Chief Electoral Officer, S. Chockalingam, has told officials to work quickly and carefully to update the list of voters.
They are checking every house, helping people fill out forms, and making sure everyone knows how to join the voter list.
This is important so that every eligible person can vote in the elections.
Officials are also making sure the voter list is accurate and up-to-date by using computers to manage the information.
Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam directed officials to speed up the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Officials are conducting door-to-door verification and promoting self-enumeration to ensure every eligible voter is included.
Chockalingam reviewed the implementation of the SIR campaign during his visit to polling stations in Nashik.
He emphasized the importance of speed, accuracy, and transparency in the electoral roll revision process.
The review was attended by various district officials and electoral registration officers.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer and Additional Chief Secretary S. Chockalingam
- What
- Directed officials to speed up the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- When
- During his visit to polling stations across various Assembly constituencies in Nashik city
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure every eligible voter is included in the electoral roll
Government Officials
Citizens
Role in Electoral Roll Revision
Government Officials
Government officials are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the electoral rolls through door-to-door verification and promoting self-enumeration.
Citizens
Citizens are encouraged to actively participate in the electoral roll revision process by filling out Enumeration Forms and verifying their details.
- Location
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Official in Charge
- S. Chockalingam, Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer and Additional Chief Secretary
- Campaign
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Key Priorities
- Speed, accuracy, and transparency
- Methods
- Door-to-door verification, self-enumeration, and public awareness