Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja chairs a meeting with political party representatives during the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls 2026 in Yamunanagar.
ADC Naveen Ahuja urges eligible citizens and first-time voters to complete the prescribed process for inclusion in electoral rolls
PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK YAMUNANAGAR:
A weekly meeting with representatives of various political parties was organised under the chairmanship of Electoral Registration Officer and Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja as part of the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls 2026, being conducted in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India.
During the meeting, forms related to claims and objections received under the revision exercise were handed over to presidents and representatives of political parties. These included Forms 9, 10, 11, 11A and 11B, enabling political party representatives to remain informed about the claims and objections being processed as part of the electoral roll revision.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja urged citizens whose names have been left out of the electoral rolls, as well as those who wish to register as new voters, to approach their respective Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and complete the prescribed procedure for inclusion of their names.
He said the Election Commission of India has undertaken the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls 2026 with the objective of making electoral rolls more accurate and ensuring that the names of all eligible citizens are included. The exercise is intended to strengthen the electoral process by providing eligible citizens an opportunity to verify their details and raise claims or objections wherever necessary.
Ahuja said the preliminary publication of the electoral rolls had already been carried out on July 31, 2026, in accordance with the Election Commission’s schedule. Draft electoral rolls have also been made available to political parties, allowing their representatives to review the information and participate in the claims and objections process.
The ADC further explained that notices are being served through the concerned BLOs to voters whose mapping with the 2002 electoral roll has not been completed or whose names and other details could not be matched with the electoral roll of that year.
He urged political party representatives to create widespread awareness among the public about such notices. Citizens who receive a notice for a hearing should ensure that they appear at the specified date, time and place and carry their original documents, he said.
Ahuja emphasised that timely participation by voters is important for ensuring that electoral records remain accurate and that genuine eligible voters do not face difficulties during the electoral process. He also asked political party representatives to help communicate the revision schedule to people in their respective areas.
The meeting also focused on young citizens who have recently become eligible to vote. Ahuja urged political parties and their representatives to spread awareness among all eligible young people who had attained the age of 18 years or above as on July 1, 2026.
Such eligible citizens have been advised to submit Form 6, along with the prescribed documents, to their respective BLOs for registration as new voters. Ahuja said greater awareness among young people about voter registration would help strengthen their participation in the democratic process.
He said the inclusion of eligible first-time voters in the electoral rolls is important for ensuring that young citizens can exercise their constitutional right to participate in elections. Political party representatives were therefore requested to undertake extensive awareness activities in their respective areas.
The ADC also asked representatives of all political parties to widely publicise the schedule for filing and disposal of claims and objections. Greater public awareness, he said, would help ensure that more eligible voters are included in the electoral rolls and that genuine discrepancies are brought to the notice of the election authorities within the prescribed period.
Representatives were also requested to extend cooperation through BLA-1 and BLA-2 during the revision exercise. Their participation was described as important for facilitating communication with voters and supporting the verification and correction process at the grassroots level.
The involvement of political parties in the electoral roll revision process is aimed at maintaining transparency and ensuring that representatives have an opportunity to review the claims and objections submitted during the exercise. Regular meetings also provide a platform for discussing procedural issues and communicating important instructions to party representatives.
Officials at the meeting reiterated the importance of following the prescribed process for voter registration and corrections. Citizens who have been left out of the electoral rolls can contact their respective BLOs, while eligible first-time voters can apply for registration by submitting Form 6 with the required documents.
The administration has also stressed the importance of responding to notices issued in cases where voter details could not be mapped or matched with the 2002 electoral roll. Such voters have been advised to attend the hearing at the designated place and time with their original documents.
The Special Intensive Revision exercise is part of the Election Commission’s efforts to maintain accurate and updated electoral rolls. Accurate voter records are essential for ensuring that eligible citizens can exercise their franchise and that electoral databases remain free from avoidable errors.
The administration has called upon political parties, BLOs and members of the public to work together during the revision process. Active cooperation from all stakeholders can help identify eligible voters, address discrepancies and ensure that claims and objections are processed according to the prescribed procedure.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja, Jagadhri Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishwanath, Radaur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Narendra Kumar, Election Naib Tehsildar Prashant Kumar, Election Kanungo Rajat Kumar and Vishal, along with representatives of various political parties and BLO-1 officials.
The administration once again appealed to eligible citizens to remain attentive to the electoral roll revision programme and complete the necessary formalities within the stipulated schedule. Young people who have reached voting age were particularly encouraged to register at the earliest so that they can participate in the democratic process.
With the active involvement of political parties, election officials and BLOs, the administration aims to ensure that the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls 2026 is conducted effectively and that eligible citizens receive an opportunity to have their names included and their electoral details corrected wherever required.
