Kerala rushes to update voter rolls before revision deadline, offering free documents and support.

Kerala has launched emergency efforts to ensure all eligible voters are on the electoral rolls ahead of the Special Intensive Revision, with District Collectors leading a rapid response to issue documents free of charge. Help desks, including at Akshaya Centres, are offering online applications with reduced fees. Booth Level Officers and other key roles must be filled within days, with transfers and leave restricted. Hearings on objections and claims run until January 22, 2026, following the December 23, 2025, publication of the draft roll, which was compiled after 100% digitization. Awareness campaigns and K-SMART support are being deployed to address delays and ensure inclusive participation.