I watched the Election Commission of India’s recent press conference with interest. The chief election commissioner spoke about the purity of the electoral process and the sanctity of the electoral roll. Verification is integral to any electoral system. Continuous updating may continue up to the cut-off date, but the absence of a fresh revision does not stall the process. First, the election can proceed on the basis of the existing valid electoral roll, such as the roll of January 2025.

Source: The Telegraph March 24, 2026 08:29 UTC