Haryana Election Commission

Haryana to Conduct Intensive Electoral Roll Revision After 24 Years; Door-to-Door Verification Starts June 15

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is set to launch a special intensive revision of its electoral rolls after a gap of nearly 24 years. Following the directives of the Election Commission of India, this comprehensive campaign will run from June 15 to July 14, 2026, featuring door-to-door voter verification at the booth level. The final publication of the updated electoral roll is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Haryana Chief Minister and state officials are prioritizing this drive after the Chief Electoral Officer, A. Srinivas, chaired a review meeting on Wednesday with all Deputy Commissioners and District Election Officers via video conferencing.…
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Haryana Election Commission enforces Property Defacement Act for 2026 civic polls

Haryana Election Commission enforces Property Defacement Act for 2026 civic polls

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commissioner, Devinder Singh Kalyan, has issued a strict directive to enforce the Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989, in light of the upcoming municipal and Panchayati Raj by-elections. Following the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct on April 13, 2026, the Commission has observed unauthorized posters, banners, and wall writings on public and private properties. Commissioner Kalyan emphasized that such activities not only violate the law but also mar the aesthetic appeal of the state during the election period. Under Sections 3 and 3-A of the Act, defacing any property…
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