Chhattisgarh: Voter List Additions and Corrections Open Until December 11, Final Publication on January 4
The draft electoral roll for Chhattisgarh has been published across all polling stations and online portals. Citizens can submit claims, objections, and applications for new voter registration or corrections until December 11, 2026, ahead of the final publication on January 4, 2027.
Raipur: Following the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI), New Delhi, the draft electoral roll for Chhattisgarh was officially published across all polling stations in the state on November 12, 2026, under the Special Summary Revision (qualifying date January 1, 2027). Hard and soft copies of the draft voter list have been provided to all recognized political parties, and the polling station-wise list is also available online via the 'Voter Helpline' mobile application and the official voter portal.
According to the draft roll published on November 12, 2026, Chhattisgarh currently has a total of 1,90,16,768 registered voters. This includes 94,84,635 male voters, 95,31,721 female voters, and 412 third-gender voters.
Following the rationalization of polling stations—which stood at 27,196 prior to November 2, 2026—47 new polling stations were created and 389 were removed, bringing the current total to 26,854 polling stations across the state, comprising 5,876 in urban areas and 20,978 in rural areas.
Election authorities have urged all citizens to verify their names in the published draft roll. Voters can check their details online through the 'Voter Helpline' mobile app and official website, or offline by contacting their respective Booth Level Officer (BLO) or calling the toll-free helpline number 1950.
If a name is missing, contains errors, or includes an ineligible entry, citizens can submit the required forms online or through their BLO. Form-6 is designated for new voter registration, allowing youth turning 18 on January 1, 2027, as well as those becoming eligible on the upcoming three qualifying dates of 2027 (April 1, July 1, and October 1), to submit advance applications.
Additionally, Form-6A is for new registration of Overseas Indian Citizens (NRIs), Form-7 is for the deletion of names from the electoral roll, and Form-8 is for the correction of entries, shifting of residence, issuance of a replacement EPIC card, or marking oneself as a Person with Disability (PwD) voter.
As per the official schedule for the Special Summary Revision, the period for filing claims and objections runs from November 12, 2026, to December 11, 2026. All claims and objections will be disposed of by December 28, 2026, and the final electoral roll will be published on January 4, 2027.
The state administration has appealed to citizens to actively participate in the revision drive to help build an updated, clean, and error-free voter list, noting that assistance is available via the 1950 toll-free helpline or by connecting with a BLO through the mobile app.
