India, Oct. 10 -- During a three-day special drive conducted across the state from October 7, the Odisha Chief Electoral Office received a total of 33,515 Form-6 applications for inclusion of names in the electoral rolls.

The Odisha CEO organised the special drive from October 7 to 9, acting on directives issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

A total of 26,446 special camps were held across various districts during the campaign. Awareness about voter registration was raised in the camps as well as to facilitate the submission of application forms.

Of the total applications received, 1,448 Form-6 applications were submitted by eligible voters whose names had not been included in the electoral rolls during the SIR process. An...