Chandigarh, April 4: A significant portion of Punjab’s voting population has been successfully mapped as the state moves toward a comprehensive intensive revision of its electoral records. Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra affirmed on Saturday that the state headquarters is monitoring progress daily to resolve field issues and maintain the momentum of the pre-revision phase.
Statistics as of April 4 show that 1,59,36,941 voters have been processed, representing a substantial step toward the upcoming Special Intensive Revision. While Tarn Taran and Moga have recorded the highest mapping percentages, officials stated that the focus remains on ensuring total coverage across all districts before the door-to-door enumeration begins.
“The 2003 electoral rolls serve as a primary reference for the SIR process,” Mitra declared.
The CEO asserted that if individuals cannot find their names in the 2003 records, they should check the details of their parents or grandparents to establish a clear lineage. This linkage is vital for the accuracy of current records. During the physical enumeration phase, Booth Level Officers will distribute and collect duplicate forms and supporting documents from all residents.
Mitra reminded the public that holding a vote in more than one location is a punishable offense under the Representation of People’s Act. She noted that the ‘1950’ helpline will eventually transition to a 24-hour service to assist voters throughout the revision period. Furthermore, the CEO declared that political parties are actively involved in the transparency of the drive through their appointed booth agents.
