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Special Drive to Enroll New Voters in Tamil Nadu
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CNBC TV18•02-10-2026, 11:48
Special Drive to Enroll New Voters in Tamil Nadu
- •The Election Commission will conduct a special drive across Tamil Nadu to enroll new and left-out voters, as announced by CEO Archana Patnaik.
- •This initiative follows instructions from the Election Commission of India to enroll eligible electors missed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign.
- •The drive targets young and first-time eligible electors, ensuring continuous updation of voter lists.
- •Declaration Form attached with Form 6 will be used during the SIR phase only; other applicable forms will be used for non-SIR periods.
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The Election Commission is conducting a special drive across Tamil Nadu to enroll new voters, young and first-time eligible electors, and those left out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign.
A Declaration Form attached with Form 6 is used exclusively during the SIR phase, whereas the regular Forms under the Registration of Electors Rules 1960 apply during the non-SIR period.
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik announced the special drive after chairing a meeting with district officials following instructions received from the Election Commission of India on September 29, 2026.
