Election Commission of India Directs Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls Across 17 States and Union Territories

The Election Commission of India has directed 17 states and Union Territories to carry out a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls, setting January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The exercise covers states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and West Bengal, among others, with final rolls to be published on January 4, 2027. The announcement coincides with ongoing legal proceedings in the Supreme Court and political controversy over the Special Intensive Revision exercise.