Key Takeaways:
- Virudhunagar voter registration recorded 16,720 Form 6 applications during a two-day special camp across the district.
- Another round of camps will be held on 3 and 4 January, with special drives in colleges for students turning 18 on 1 January 2026.
- Eligible residents can submit Form 6 in person, by post or online via the Voters Portal or Voters Helpline app.
Virudhunagar voter registration sees 16,720 applications in two-day drive
Virudhunagar district received 16,720 applications seeking inclusion in the electoral roll during a two-day special drive held on Saturday and Sunday, the district election office has said. The effort, which aimed to make registration more accessible ahead of the 2026 qualifying dates, drew applicants at camps organised across the district.
Virudhunagar voter registration and upcoming camps
In a statement, Virudhunagar District Election Officer and District Collector N.O. Sukhaputra confirmed that a further round of special camps will take place on 3 and 4 January (Saturday and Sunday). Special camps are scheduled to continue at polling stations, Taluk offices and the offices of the Electoral Registration Officer until 18 January.
Officials said the camps included sessions at all colleges in the district to register students who will reach the age of 18 on 1 January 2026. The drive seeks to ensure that young eligible voters are able to participate in the electoral process without delay.
Who is eligible and how to apply
Residents whose names do not appear in the draft electoral roll and those born on or before 1 January 2008 may submit Form 6 to seek inclusion. The election office has also allowed applications to be submitted in advance for later qualifying dates — 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. Such applications will be processed and included in the roll on the appropriate qualifying date.
Applicants can submit Form 6 in person at the special camps, at the designated Taluk offices or at the Electoral Registration Officer’s office. Forms may also be sent by post. For convenience, online applications are accepted through the Election Commission’s Voters Portal at https://voters.eci.gov.in or via the Voters Helpline (NVSP) mobile app.
Practical guidance for applicants
Officials urged residents to carry valid identity and address proof when applying in person. Students applying through college camps should bring documents confirming date of birth and current enrolment where required. Those applying online should ensure scanned copies of necessary documents meet the portal’s specifications to avoid delays.
Mr Sukhaputra said the special camps were an attempt to remove barriers to registration and to boost participation among first-time voters. By taking registration to campuses and neighbourhood polling booths, the district administration aims to make the process straightforward and timely.
With the drive running through mid-January and additional qualifying dates accommodated, eligible voters in Virudhunagar have multiple convenient options to ensure they are included in the electoral roll ahead of future elections.
