The Election Commission on Monday ordered a “special revision” of the electoral rolls in Assam. The poll panel, in instructions issued to the state chief electoral officer, stated that January 1, 2026, would be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the exercise.

Assam is set to go to polls next year.

In its instructions, the Election Commission stated that door-to-door verification as part of the revision in Assam will take place between November 22 and December 20. During this period, booth level officers will check for multiple entries, dead voters and permanently shifted electors.

The draft roll will be published on December 27, following which claims and objections can be filed between December 27 and January 22, 2026 The final list will be published on February 10, 2026.

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