SUGGESTION CUM FEASIBILITY REPORT TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Subject: Electoral Roll Accuracy, Voter Facilitation and Polling Booth Rationalization - Suggestions with Feasibility Assessment
Submitted by: Vinay Dadmal
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Place: Warora, Maharashtra
Date: 06.11.2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recent public discussions regarding large-scale electoral roll revisions have highlighted the critical role of accurate voter records and effective voter communication. At the field level, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) remain the backbone of voter verification, address confirmation and voter slip distribution.
An efficient electoral system should ensure that every eligible citizen can easily locate his or her name, receive voting information in time and vote at a conveniently located polling station. This report proposes a set of practical reforms along with an assessment of their feasibility, implementation requirements, expected benefits and possible challenges.
DETAILED SUGGESTIONS WITH FEASIBILITY REPORT
1. Family Members Should Be Assigned to the Same Polling Booth
Suggestion
During electoral roll preparation and revision, all eligible members residing at the same household address should, as far as possible, be allotted to the same polling booth and polling venue.
Feasibility
High
Benefits
- Reduces voter confusion.
- Improves family participation in voting.
- Simplifies electoral searches.
- Reduces complaints regarding split booths.
Challenges
- Booth capacity limitations.
- Administrative adjustments during constituency restructuring.
Recommendation
Can be implemented through electoral roll software with family-address mapping.
2. Booth-wise Electoral Roll Should Follow Alphabetical Order with Surname First
Suggestion
All booth-wise voter lists should be published in alphabetical order with surname appearing first.
Feasibility
Very High
Benefits
- Easy voter identification.
- Faster searches by polling staff and political parties.
- Reduced queues on polling day.
Challenges
- Minimal software modification only.
Recommendation
Can be implemented immediately during future roll publication.
3. Adequate Time for Address Updation Based on Aadhaar-linked Residential Information
Suggestion
Voters should be given sufficient time and publicity to update addresses in voter records.
Feasibility
High
Benefits
- Improved address accuracy.
- Better voter slip delivery.
- Reduction in duplicate and obsolete records.
Challenges
- Need for extensive public awareness drives.
Recommendation
Allow dedicated correction periods before final roll publication.
4. Physical Publicity of BLO Contact Details
Suggestion
Display BLO Name, Mobile Number, Working Area and Address prominently in:
- Gram Panchayat offices
- Nagar Parishad offices
- Municipal Corporation offices
- Government schools
- Fair price shops
- Common Service Centres
Feasibility
Very High
Benefits
- Direct voter assistance.
- Faster grievance resolution.
- Increased public accountability.
Challenges
- Periodic updating of displays.
Recommendation
Mandatory public notice boards in every ward and village.
5. Correct and Deliverable Addresses Must Become a BLO Performance Indicator
Suggestion
BLOs should verify that addresses recorded in electoral rolls are complete and deliverable.
Feasibility
Moderate to High
Benefits
- Better voter-slip distribution.
- Reduced voter exclusion.
- Improved electoral database quality.
Challenges
- Additional field verification effort.
Recommendation
Introduce annual address verification audits.
6. Universal Distribution of Voter Slips
Suggestion
Every BLO should receive targets to distribute voter information slips to all registered voters.
Feasibility
High
Benefits
- Increased voter awareness.
- Higher turnout.
- Reduced last-minute confusion.
Challenges
- Urban migration.
- Locked houses.
- Temporary residents.
Recommendation
Door-to-door distribution along with digital alternatives.
7. Biometric-Assisted Prevention of Multiple Voting
Suggestion
The ECI may conduct pilot projects using biometric-assisted voter authentication to prevent misuse where a person may possess multiple voter records.
Feasibility
Moderate
Benefits
- Strengthened electoral integrity.
- Reduction in duplicate voting risks.
- Increased public confidence.
Challenges
- Privacy concerns.
- Legal amendments.
- Infrastructure cost.
- Data protection requirements.
Recommendation
Initially implement as pilot projects in selected districts after legal review.
8. Revised Electoral Rolls Should Be Shared Six Months Before Major Elections
Suggestion
After every major revision, electoral rolls should be provided to recognized political parties at least six months before major elections.
Feasibility
High
Benefits
- Additional verification mechanism.
- More corrections before elections.
- Reduced disputes.
Challenges
- Continuous updating requirements.
Recommendation
Political parties should be allowed to submit structured objections within a defined period.
9. Entire Village Should Preferably Vote Within the Same Village
Suggestion
Where infrastructure permits, all voters residing in a village should be assigned polling booths within the same village.
Feasibility
High
Benefits
- Reduced travel distance.
- Increased turnout.
- Convenience for elderly voters.
Challenges
- Availability of suitable polling premises.
Recommendation
Village-level booth rationalization exercise before each election.
10. Booth Rationalization Based on Population Growth
Suggestion
Periodic review of booth boundaries should be conducted to ensure polling stations remain accessible.
Feasibility
High
Benefits
- Better voter management.
- Reduced crowding.
- Faster polling process.
11. Public Audit of Undelivered Voter Slips
Suggestion
A booth-wise summary should be prepared showing:
- Total voters.
- Slips delivered.
- Slips undelivered.
- Main reasons for non-delivery.
Feasibility
Moderate
Benefits
- Better accountability.
- Data-driven reforms.
- Identification of migration patterns.
Recommendation
Pilot implementation before nationwide rollout.
12. Statewide Awareness Campaign Before Every Revision
Suggestion
Newspapers, television, radio, social media and local public announcements should be used to inform citizens about electoral roll revision activities.
Feasibility
Very High
Benefits
- Increased citizen participation.
- Improved correction requests.
- Better database quality.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
If implemented, these reforms could:
- Improve electoral roll accuracy.
- Increase voter turnout.
- Reduce voter grievances.
- Improve voter-slip distribution coverage.
- Strengthen confidence in electoral processes.
- Improve coordination between voters and BLOs.
- Reduce duplicate and outdated entries.
- Ensure faster identification of voters on polling day.
- Improve accessibility for rural voters.
- Promote transparency and trust in democratic institutions.
CONCLUSION
Electoral roll accuracy is the foundation of free and fair elections. Recent revision exercises offer an opportunity not only to correct electoral records but also to modernize voter facilitation systems. The Election Commission of India may consider implementing the above recommendations in a phased manner, beginning with high-feasibility reforms such as family-based booth allocation, alphabetical electoral rolls, BLO publicity, voter-slip accountability and village-level booth rationalization, while undertaking pilot studies for advanced measures such as biometric-assisted voter authentication.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vinay Dadmal
Warora, Maharashtra
Email: dadmalv2015@gmail.com
Date: 06.11.2026
"An accurate voter list, an informed voter, and an accessible polling booth are the three pillars of meaningful democratic participation."





