The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully completed the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Rolls across the country, with final rolls published on January 6 and 7, 2025. Covering nearly 10.5 lakh polling booths across 4,123 Assembly Constituencies, this large-scale exercise marks a significant milestone in enhancing the transparency and integrity of the electoral process.

Over 13.87 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs), appointed by various political parties, actively participated in the SSR, underscoring strong stakeholder engagement. Supporting this effort, more than 10.49 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were involved in carrying out the revision process.

The SSR also included States and Union Territories that conducted Assembly elections following the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. As a result of the revision, the total number of registered electors in the country has reached 99.22 crore.

A major highlight of this revision is the exceptionally low number of appeals filed under Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Across the nation, only 89 first-level appeals were submitted to District Magistrates and District Election Officers, while just one second-level appeal reached a Chief Electoral Officer. These figures reflect the high level of accuracy and credibility achieved in the revision of the electoral rolls.

The ECI emphasized that the minimal use of the appeals process indicates broad acceptance, inclusiveness, and transparency in the SSR 2025 process. The active participation of political parties, election officials, and citizens contributed to the smooth finalization of electoral rolls with minimal disputes.

In the Union Territory of Ladakh, a total of 1,90,735 electors are currently registered. The region is served by 577 BLOs appointed by the UT Administration and 1,358 BLAs representing various political parties.

Remarkably, Ladakh reported zero appeals at both the district and UT levels, indicating a seamless and efficient SSR process in the region. The absence of appeals not only demonstrates administrative efficiency but also reflects the confidence of voters and stakeholders in the updated electoral rolls.