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‘Special revision’ of rolls in Assam; cutoff date is Jan 1, ‘26

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November 18, 2025

THE Election Commission (EC) Monday ordered Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam, which is expected to go to polls in March-April next year.

- PRASANTA MAZUMDAR @Guwahati

‘Special revision’ of rolls in Assam; cutoff date is Jan 1, ‘26

"The Commission has directed a Special Revision u/s 21 of the Representation of the Peoples Act 1950 with reference to 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date in the State of Assam," the Commission instructed Assam's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). The SR stands between the annual special summary revision and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials said.

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