Ward-wise Draft Voter Lists preparation for By-Elections of Vacant Panch Posts: DC Sachin Gupta

Rohtak, February 19, 2026: Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (Panchayat) Sachin Gupta informed that the Haryana State Election Commission has issued the programme for preparation, revision, and final publication of ward-wise voter lists in view of the by-elections to vacant posts of Panch in various Gram Panchayats of the district.

He said that the programme has been issued under the provisions of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 and the Haryana Panchayati Raj Election Rules, 1994, to ensure a transparent, inclusive, and error-free electoral roll for the conduct of by-elections.

By-elections to vacant Panch posts will be conducted in the following Gram Panchayats and wards:
• Lakhan Majra Block: Sundarpur (Ward–1)
• Rohtak Block: Bhagwatipur (Ward–7), Jindran (Ward–8), Chamaria (Ward–9), Rithal Fogat (Ward–1), Khidwali (Ward–17), Mayna (Ward–8)
• Sampla Block: Atayal (Ward–14), Ismaila–9B (Ward–13)
• Kalanaur Block: Masoodpur (Ward–5)
• Meham Block: Bahlba (Ward–2)

The District Election Officer (Panchayat) informed that the ward-wise draft voter lists of the concerned Gram Panchayats will be prepared on the basis of the latest Assembly Electoral Rolls. Citizens must ensure that their names are included in the relevant Assembly Electoral Roll before seeking inclusion in the Panchayat voter list.

As per the notified programme, distribution of electors ward-wise will be completed by February 28, 2026, followed by the publication of ward-wise draft voter lists on March 2, 2026.

Draft voter lists will be made available free of cost for public inspection at the offices of the concerned Gram Secretaries, Tehsildars (Revenue), Block Development and Panchayat Officers (BDPOs), and the Office of the District Election Officer (Panchayat). The voter lists will also be uploaded on the district administration’s website.

Schedule for Claims, Objections, and Final Publication
• March 2, 2026: Publication of ward-wise draft voter lists
• Up to March 9, 2026: Submission of claims and objections
• Up to March 12, 2026: Disposal of claims and objections
• Up to March 16, 2026: Filing of appeals before the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer (Panchayat)
• Up to March 19, 2026: Disposal of appeals
• March 27, 2026: Final publication of voter lists

The District Election Officer (Panchayat) appealed to all eligible voters of the concerned Gram Panchayats to actively participate in the voter list revision process, verify their entries in the draft rolls, and submit claims or objections within the prescribed timeline to ensure correct and updated electoral rolls.