Gujarat recorded 1,59,712 fresh voter registration applications on 25 October 2026, the highest single-day tally across three special enrolment camps held this month as part of the Election Commission of India's continuous electoral roll updation drive. Young voters aged 18–29 accounted for the overwhelming majority of the applications, signalling a notable shift in civic engagement among the state's youth.

Key Numbers from the October 25 Camp

Of the 1,59,712 Form-6 applications received on 25 October, 78,939 came from first-time voters in the 18–19 age bracket, while 65,113 were from those aged 20–29. Beyond fresh registrations, the camp also processed 435 Form-6A applications, 13,973 Form-7 applications, and 1,66,706 Form-8 applications — bringing the day's total across all categories to 3,40,826 forms.

How the Three Camps Compared

The October 25 figure was a significant jump from the earlier two camps. The second camp, held on 18 October, received 98,998 Form-6 applications — including 53,130 from the 18–19 age group and 37,233 from those aged 20–29 — alongside 450 Form-6A, 9,937 Form-7, and 1,03,589 Form-8 applications, totalling 2,12,974 forms for the day. The inaugural camp on 11 October logged 82,605 Form-6, 408 Form-6A, 8,549 Form-7, and 89,489 Form-8 applications, for a combined total of 1,81,051 forms. Across all three Sundays, the cumulative form submissions crossed 7 lakh.

How the Camps Were Organised

According to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Gujarat, the camps were scheduled on Sundays to maximise accessibility for working voters and students. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were stationed at polling booths across the state from 10 am to 5 pm to accept applications. Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers also ran voter-awareness drives in colleges and educational institutions under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme. Supervisory officials monitored proceedings at polling stations to ensure compliance.

The Broader Electoral Context

The camps fall within the ongoing Non-Special Intensive Revision (Non-SIR) period, during which eligible citizens can apply for inclusion in the electoral rolls by submitting Form-6 under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The Election Commission of India (ECI) had directed all states to organise such camps this month as part of a nationwide push to expand voter rolls ahead of future elections. Notably, the surge in youth participation in Gujarat echoes a broader national trend of rising electoral awareness among Gen Z voters, driven partly by sustained SVEEP outreach. The Chief Electoral Officer has urged all eligible residents — particularly first-time voters — to complete their enrolment through the continuous updation process without waiting for special drives.