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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a “Special Revision” of electoral rolls in Assam, with January 1, 2026, set as the qualifying date. This revision falls between a standard annual review and a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The ECI had previously ordered SIR for other states and union territories, including those with upcoming elections in 2026. Assam’s SIR will be announced separately, although elections are also scheduled there in 2026.

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Election Commission Orders Electoral Roll Revision in Assam Ahead of 2026 Elections

New Delhi, November 17, 2025 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced today that a “Special Revision” of electoral rolls will be conducted in Assam, paving the way for the state’s elections slated for 2026. The qualifying date for inclusion in the revised rolls is set for January 1, 2026.

According to an official statement, the “Special Revision” is designed to be more comprehensive than a standard annual review but less intensive than a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The ECI recently ordered SIR for several other states and union territories, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West Bengal, all of which are also headed for elections in 2026.

While SIR was ordered for the other territories in one announcement, Assam’s revision will be announced separately. Details regarding the specific timeline and procedures for Assam’s SIR are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

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