EC Makes 4 Changes To SSR Amid Anti-CEC Protests; Congress Says ‘Too Little, Too Late’

The Election Commission has announced four changes to the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls for 2027, aiming to improve transparency in the voter-list update process. Recognised political parties will receive readable copies of draft and final rolls, details of additions and deletions, and weekly updates on claims and objections. Contesting candidates will also get readable electoral rolls. The SSR will cover 17 states and Union Territories, with draft rolls scheduled for November 12 and final rolls for January 4, 2027. The Congress has criticised the changes as “too little, too late” and demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.