Over 27 Lakh Applications Filed Ahead of Revised Deadline for Local Body Polls

Quick Summary

• The State Election Commission (SEC) has received over 27 lakh applications for inclusion in electoral rolls ahead of the deadline for the revision of rolls for the 2025 local body polls.
• By Monday evening (August 11, 2025):

– Total applications received: Over 32 lakh.
– Form-4 applications (new enrolment): 27.07 lakh.
– Form-6 applications (correction requests): 12,529.
– Form-7 applications (transposition requests): 1,54,902.

• Draft electoral rolls were published on July 23 and initially had an enrollment deadline of August 7. This was extended to August 12 due to overwhelming response during the revision process.
• Additional applications between August 7 and August 12 totaled approximately 4.60 lakh.
• Final voters’ list is scheduled for publication on August 30.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The surge in voter enrollment demonstrates active public engagement with upcoming local body elections in India. Revised deadlines by the SEC reflect versatility in accommodating high demand and ensuring inclusivity, especially considering data indicating over 2.66 crore registered voters, including a balanced gender representation and inclusion of transgender individuals.

Such robust participation suggests growing political awareness at grassroots levels ahead of crucial elections that shape governance locally-an essential pillar supporting India’s democratic framework.However, timely publication of error-free final lists will be critical to ensure smooth electoral processes without disenfranchisement concerns or logistical bottlenecks.For more information: Read more