The Jalandhar district administration organized special camps at all 1,926 polling booths across the district on Monday as part of the pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign. The initiative aims to ensure the mapping of existing voters with the 2003 voter list, a crucial step toward preparing an accurate and transparent electoral roll.
Booth-Level Officers on Duty
During the camps, booth level officers (BLOs) were present at their respective polling stations to provide necessary information and assistance to voters regarding the mapping process. The administration emphasized that these camps are designed to facilitate voters whose 2003 details were not previously available, ensuring that no eligible voter is left out.
Joint CEO's Inspection
Joint CEO Navneet Kaur Bal inspected several polling booths in Assembly Constituencies 34-Jalandhar West, 35-Jalandhar Central, and 37-Jalandhar Cantonment. She reviewed the attendance of BLOs and assessed the progress of the mapping work. Bal stated that the camps are being held in accordance with the Election Commission of India's directives for the Special Intensive Revision.
She emphasized that the objective of the SIR is to prepare an error-free and transparent voter list. The mapping process is expected to strengthen the accuracy of the electoral database, benefitting both voters and election officials.
Detailed SIR Schedule Announced
Sharing detailed information about the SIR schedule in Punjab, Bal outlined the following timeline:
- June 25 to July 24, 2026: Booth level officers will conduct door-to-door visits to have voters fill out the required forms.
- August 3, 2026: The draft voter list will be published.
- August 3 to September 2, 2026: Claims and objections will be accepted from the public.
- August 3 to September 28, 2026: The process regarding notices and the disposal of claims and objections will be carried out.
- October 1, 2026: The final voter list will be published.
Bal appealed to voters to actively participate in the SIR process and verify their details to ensure their names are correctly included in the final list.
Officials Present During Inspection
SDM Jalandhar-1-cum-Electoral Registration Officer (35-Jalandhar Central) Shubhi Angra and Election Tehsildar Sukhdev Singh were also present during the inspection of the polling booths. Their presence underscored the administration's commitment to the successful implementation of the SIR campaign.
The administration has urged all eligible voters to cooperate with BLOs and take advantage of the camps to resolve any discrepancies in their voter details. The SIR drive is expected to significantly enhance the quality of the voter list, paving the way for fair and transparent elections.
