ECI To Launch Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive In J&K

Abdullah drew parallels with the premature controversial delimitation exercise carried out in the Union Territory a few years ago, alleging that it had been engineered to benefit the BJP in select constituencies. He warned that the new Special Intensive Revision (SIR) could mirror those concerns unless conducted with full transparency and fairness.

Against this backdrop, J&K Chief Electoral Officer Sanjeev Verma unveiled the enrolment initiative scheduled for October 10 and 11, aimed at ensuring that no eligible voter is left out of the rolls. The drive will run from 9 am to 5 pm on both days at every polling station across the Union Territory, offering citizens the chance to enroll as new voters or update and correct their details.

Verma announced the programme during a review meeting with District Election Officers, Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, where arrangements for the drive were finalised. He said the Election Department would also conduct weekend facilitation camps regularly, allowing people to visit their nearest polling station to update electoral particulars without waiting for formal revision cycles.

Booth Level Officers will be stationed at all polling locations throughout the two‑day exercise to help citizens submit Forms 6, 7 and 8, which cover enrolment, deletion and correction of voter details. The forms may be submitted physically or digitally through the Voter Helpline App, expanding access for those unable to visit in person.

The CEO directed officials to undertake extensive outreach campaigns, both institutional and public, to raise awareness about the initiative. He called for continuous ground‑level updates through official social media channels, including information on polling stations, Assembly Constituencies and district‑wise facilities, so citizens can easily identify where to enroll.

Verma also instructed BLOs to conduct door‑to‑door visits to identify eligible individuals who may have been left out of the rolls, with special focus on youth, first‑time voters, women, Persons with Disabilities and others requiring assistance. He urged all eligible citizens to visit their nearest polling station on October 10 or 11 and make full use of the enrolment services.

The Election Department said the initiative is part of a broader effort to make voter registration more accessible at the grassroots level and ensure that every eligible citizen has a convenient opportunity to participate in the democratic process.