Revised voter lists for rural bypolls to be out on May 23

In line with the directives of the Punjab State Election Commission, the revision of electoral rolls is currently underway in Kapurthala district in preparation for the upcoming by-elections to fill vacant posts of sarpanch and panch in various gram panchayats.

The final publication of the revised voter lists has been scheduled for May 23. Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal, who also serves as the District Election Officer, said that necessary instructions have already been issued to all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and Block Development and Panchayat Officers (BDPOs) to ensure the timely and accurate completion of the revision process.

As part of the revision campaign, a special drive is being conducted on May 19, 20 and 21. This drive specifically targets villages and wards where byelections are to be held and allows for the inclusion or deletion of voter names to ensure the accuracy of the rolls. Officials have clarified that the revision exercise is limited only to those villages and wards scheduled for by-elections.