Assam's draft electoral roll for the SSR shows increase of 2,18,771 electors ahead of January 2027 final revision

Guwahati: Assam's draft electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) recorded 2,51,76,910 voters, registering an increase of 2,18,771 electors in the draft Electoral Roll compared to the previous Final Electoral Roll, published on 10 February 2026.

Assam went to assembly polls in April this year. Assam went to polls without Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls instead Special Revision was taken in its place. Owing to incomplete National Register of Citizens (NRC), SIR exercise was not undertaken in Assam.

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According to a statement from chief electoral officer (CEO) on Thursday female electors marginally outnumber male electors. The Draft Electoral Roll for the Special SSR of Photo Electoral has January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date has been published on Thursday.

As per the Draft Electoral Roll, the total number of electors in the State stands at 2,51,76,910, comprising 1,25,87,650 male electors, 1,25,88,939 female electors and 321 third-gender electors. The previous Final Electoral Roll, published on 10 February 2026, had recorded a total of 2,49,58,139 electors. During the period of continuous revision, a total of 4,12,344 electors were added, while 1,93,573 electors were deleted, resulting in a net increase of 2,18,771 electors in the Draft Electoral Roll.

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The Draft Electoral Roll further includes 2,05,962 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) electors, 2,87,233 young electors in the age group of 18–19 years, and 1,22,198 electors aged 85 years and above. The Roll also comprises 63,237 service electors and 6 overseas electors.

The State has a total of 31,516 polling stations, with an average of 799 electors per polling station.

Among the Assembly Constituencies, Dalgaon has the highest number of electors, with 3,25,746 electors, while Amri has the lowest, with 1,01,509 electors. In terms of polling stations, Mankachar has the highest number, with 402 polling stations, whereas Dotma (ST) has the lowest, with 147 polling stations.

The CEO in a statement stated the publication of the Draft Electoral Roll marks a significant milestone in the Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls, 2027. The Draft Roll shall remain subject to the prescribed process of claims and objections in accordance with the schedule and guidelines notified by the Election Commission of India.

“All eligible citizens are encouraged to verify their particulars in the Draft Electoral Roll and ensure the accuracy of their names and other details. Citizens can submit claims and objections, wherever necessary, in accordance with the prescribed procedures during the period from 12 November 2026 to 11 December 2026. It may further be noted that the Final Publication of the Electoral Rolls is scheduled for January 4, 2027.”