The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, announced a three-day special campaign — running from 7 to 9 October — to enrol eligible voters who were left out of the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026, as well as newly eligible young voters across the state. The drive is aimed at making the electoral roll more accurate, transparent, and inclusive.

Who Can Apply and How

Eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18 years as on 1 October 2026 can apply for inclusion in the electoral roll by submitting Form 6 with their respective Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Similarly, voters whose names could not be included in the final electoral roll during the SIR-2026 process — for any reason — are also eligible to apply during this special window.

The CEO's office has directed BLOs to provide assistance and guidance to eligible voters in their respective areas regarding registration and submission of applications. Necessary training has already been imparted to BLOs at the district level to facilitate the process.

Scrutiny of Deceased, Shifted and Duplicate Entries

As part of the exercise, lists of deceased, shifted, absent, and duplicate voters identified during the SIR process will be made publicly available on the websites of concerned districts and the CEO, Odisha. These lists will also be shared with representatives of all recognised political parties for verification.

Eligible voters whose names have been erroneously included in any of these lists will have an opportunity to file claims and objections, ensuring that no legitimate voter is struck off the roll without recourse.

Role of Political Parties

Recognised political parties will be able to access the lists and submit claims and objections on behalf of voters. The transparency measure is designed to build cross-party confidence in the integrity of the electoral roll, a step that election officials said was central to the exercise.

Significance and Next Steps

The campaign is part of a broader effort to ensure that the electoral roll in Odisha is free of ineligible or inconsistent entries while guaranteeing that every eligible citizen has a fair opportunity to register. The CEO's office has urged all left-out eligible voters and newly eligible young voters to take advantage of the three-day window beginning 7 October 2026 and apply through Form 6.

With the SIR-2026 process having concluded, this short campaign represents the final structured opportunity for corrections and additions before the roll is formally updated — making participation particularly important for first-time voters and those who missed the earlier revision window.