Wed Dec 24 12:52:34 UTC 2025: News Article:

Salem Gears Up for Electoral Roll Revision with Special Camps

Salem, India – District Election Officer and District Collector R. Brindha Devi announced today that special camps will be held across Salem district to facilitate the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls for 2026. The camps will take place on December 27th and 28th, 2025, and January 3rd and 4th, 2026.

According to the press release, the revision process, mandated by the Election Commission of India, commenced on December 19th, 2025, with the publication of draft electoral rolls for the district’s 11 Assembly constituencies. The revision work will continue until January 18th, 2026.

The special camps will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1,346 polling stations, totaling 3,468 stations across the district. Individuals who will be 18 years of age by January 1, 2026, or those whose names are missing from the rolls, are encouraged to apply for inclusion using Form 6. Form 7 is for name deletions, and Form 8 covers address changes, corrections, Elector Photo Identity Card replacements, and disability markings.

Furthermore, those turning 17 and expecting to reach 18 by April 1st, July 1st, or October 1st, 2026, can also apply using Form 6, with applications processed in the relevant quarters.

Applications can be submitted online at voters.eci.gov.in. Voters can also verify their details by calling the toll-free helpline 1950. All applications received by January 18th, 2026, will be reviewed, and the final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on February 17th, 2026.

Summary of the original text:

The article is a news report from The Hindu e-Paper, dated December 24, 2025, focusing on the announcement of special camps in Salem district for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls for 2026. District Election Officer R. Brindha Devi details the dates, locations, and procedures for the revision process, including the forms required for different types of updates and eligibility requirements. The report also mentions online application options and a toll-free helpline for voter verification. The final electoral rolls will be published in February 2026.

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