Election Commission Prepares for State Elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Jammu & Kashmir

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is gearing up for the upcoming State Assembly Elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The electoral rolls in these regions will be updated with July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date.

Important Dates

The terms of the current Legislative Assemblies in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand will end on November 3, 2024, November 26, 2024, and January 5, 2025, respectively. Elections must be conducted before these dates.

Jammu & Kashmir Elections

Following the successful Lok Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir, the ECI is also preparing for the Legislative Assembly elections in the region. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted the high voter turnout in J&K as a positive sign of democratic engagement.

Electoral Roll Updates

The ECI will conduct a second Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls with July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date. This aims to ensure that all eligible citizens are enrolled and can vote in the upcoming elections. The ECI stresses the importance of pure, inclusive, and updated electoral rolls for free and fair elections.

Steps for Accuracy

To maintain accurate electoral rolls, the ECI will undertake several measures, including house-to-house surveys, rationalization of polling stations, and improving the quality of voter photographs. The ECI urges all eligible citizens to enroll if they haven’t done so already.