Assam's draft electoral roll records 2.51 crore electors, claims open till December 11
Guwahati, November 12
The Draft Electoral Roll for the Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Rolls 2027 of Assam was published on Thursday, with the state's electorate rising to 2.51 crore.
According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, as per the Draft Electoral Roll, the total number of electors in the state stands at 2,51,76,910, comprising 1,25,87,650 male electors, 1,25,88,939 female electors and 321 third-gender electors.
2,18,771 electors in the state have increased in the Draft Electoral Roll.
"The previous Final Electoral Roll, published on February 10, had recorded a total of 2,49,58,139 electors. During the period of continuous revision, a total of 4,12,344 electors were added, while 1,93,573 electors were deleted, resulting in a net increase of 2,18,771 electors in the Draft Electoral Roll," said in the press release issued by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam.
The Draft Electoral Roll further includes 2,05,962 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) electors, 2,87,233 young electors in the age group of 18-19 years, and 1,22,198 electors aged 85 years and above. The Roll also comprises 63,237 service electors and 6 overseas electors.
The State has a total of 31,516 polling stations, with an average of 799 electors per polling station.
Among the Assembly Constituencies, 51-Dalgaon LAC has the highest number of electors, with 3,25,746 electors, while 112-Amri (ST) LAC has the lowest, with 1,01,509 electors. In terms of polling stations, 11-Mankachar LAC has the highest number, with 402 polling stations, whereas 2-Dotma (ST) LAC has the lowest, with 147 polling stations.
"The publication of the Draft Electoral Roll marks a significant milestone in the Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls, 2027. The Draft Roll shall remain subject to the prescribed process of claims and objections in accordance with the schedule and guidelines notified by the Election Commission of India. All eligible citizens are encouraged to verify their particulars in the Draft Electoral Roll and ensure the accuracy of their names and other details. Citizens may submit claims and objections, wherever necessary, in accordance with the prescribed procedures during the period from 12 November 2026 to 11 December 2026. It may further be noted that the Final Publication of the Electoral Rolls is scheduled for 04.01.2027," the release said.
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, has appealed to all stakeholders, political parties and electors to actively participate in the revision process to ensure the preparation of an accurate, inclusive and error-free Electoral Roll.
— ANI
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