Gujarat voter enrolment drive: Special camps at all polling stations on 4 Sundays
Synopsis
Gujarat is opening its polling stations on four consecutive Sundays in October and November for a special voter enrolment drive — one of the state's most systematic pushes to register first-time voters aged 18–19 and citizens left out of earlier rolls. With camps at every booth and SVEEP outreach at colleges, the exercise signals a concerted effort to shore up electoral participation ahead of future polls.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat will hold special voter enrolment camps on 11 October , 18 October , 25 October , and 1 November .
Camps will run at all polling stations from 10 am to 5 pm on each Sunday.
Eligible first-time voters aged 18–19 and citizens left out of earlier rolls can apply using Form 6 .
Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Sandeep Sagale has issued instructions to all District Election Officers and Collectors.
SVEEP activities will be conducted at colleges and educational institutions to boost awareness among young voters.
Gujarat will conduct a statewide special voter enrolment drive across all polling stations on four Sundays in October and November 2026, targeting first-time voters aged 18–19 years and citizens whose names were left out of the electoral roll. The initiative, announced by the Chief Electoral Officer's office on 1 October, is being held under the Continuous Updation process as directed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Key Dates and Camp Details
Special camps will be held on 11 October, 18 October, 25 October, and 1 November. Designated officers and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will remain available at all polling stations from 10 am to 5 pm on each of these days to receive claims and objections in prescribed forms. Supervisors will make regular visits to monitor arrangements and ensure applications are processed smoothly.
Who Can Apply and How
The drive applies to eligible citizens who were not included in the electoral roll during the previous exercise, as well as young voters who have turned 18 since the last revision. Since the current period is classified as Non-SIR (non-Special Intensive Revision), applicants must submit only Form 6 under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. No other form is required for fresh enrolment during this phase.
Instructions Issued to District Officials
Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Sandeep Sagale has issued detailed instructions to all District Election Officers and Collectors to organise the campaign statewide. Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) will also conduct Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities at colleges and educational institutions. Random field inspections by District Election Officers, EROs, and AEROs will form part of the monitoring process.
Awareness and Outreach
The CEO's office said awareness will be created through banners at various locations and advertisements in local newspapers to inform eligible citizens about the enrolment process and the four special campaign days. The outreach at colleges is specifically aimed at ensuring that young, first-time voters are registered ahead of future elections.
The drive underscores Gujarat's push to keep its electoral roll updated and inclusive — a goal that becomes particularly significant as election cycles approach across the state.
Point of View
But Gujarat's four-Sunday blitz — covering every polling booth in the state simultaneously — is more ambitious than the usual sporadic camp model. The emphasis on 18–19-year-olds signals awareness that youth enrolment has historically lagged. The real measure of success will be the net additions to the roll: past such drives in Gujarat and other states have generated footfall without always translating into verified enrolments. Whether the SVEEP outreach at colleges closes that gap is worth watching.
NationPress
2 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the special voter enrolment camps being held in Gujarat?
The camps will be held on four Sundays — 11 October, 18 October, 25 October, and 1 November — at all polling stations across Gujarat from 10 am to 5 pm.
Who is eligible to enrol during Gujarat's special voter drive?
Citizens who have completed 18 years of age and were not included in the electoral roll during the previous exercise are eligible. First-time voters aged 18–19 are a primary focus of the drive.
What form do applicants need to submit for enrolment?
Since the current period is classified as Non-SIR, eligible persons must submit only Form 6 under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. No other form is required for fresh inclusion in the electoral roll.
Who is overseeing the drive in Gujarat?
Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Sandeep Sagale has issued detailed instructions to all District Election Officers and Collectors. Booth Level Officers will be present at polling stations, with EROs and AEROs conducting supervision and random field inspections.
How is Gujarat raising awareness about the enrolment drive?
Awareness is being created through banners at various locations and local newspaper advertisements. SVEEP activities are also being organised at colleges and educational institutions to reach first-time voters.
