Draft voter list released in Punjab, claims and objections to be accepted till December 11

The process of filing claims and objections has begun after the new draft voter list was made public across the assembly constituencies of Punjab. State citizens can submit their applications for getting new votes made or correcting old details till December 11, 2026.

Chief Electoral Officer Anindita Mitra handed over these draft lists during a joint meeting with representatives of recognized political parties. She stated that the hearing and resolution of all registered objections will be completed by December 28, 2026, after which the final voter list will be made public on January 4, 2027.

According to election officials, youths turning 18 years of age on or before January 1, 2027, are eligible for new voting rights. Form 6 can be filled for adding a new name, Form 6A for overseas voters, Form 7 for deletion of a name, and Form 8 for any change in details or address.

Special camps will be organized across the state in the coming days for the convenience of the people. Along with this, help desks have also been set up in the offices of District Election Officers and Constituency Registration Officers so that the general public can easily verify the lists.

Citizens can check their names by visiting the Election Commission's Voter Service Portal or the Chief Electoral Officer's website. For any kind of information or assistance, the voter helpline 1950 can be contacted or a request to speak with the BLO can be made through the mobile app.

Key developments

• Punjab voters will be able to file objections and new claims till December 11, 2026
• Disposal of registered objections and applications will take place by December 28, 2026
• The final voter list will be brought out on January 4, 2027
• Youths completing 18 years of age by January 1, 2027, will be able to register their names