Odisha publishes draft electoral roll, 20 lakh names deleted amid BJD criticism
Odisha's Election Commission has published its draft electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, revealing that over 20 lakh names were deleted. The deletions include deceased, absent, or shifted electors, and those enrolled in multiple places. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticized the EC for inconsistencies in voter figures, claiming a discrepancy between the initially stated number and the final draft. The CEO clarified that no name can be deleted without notice and a speaking order, and special camps will be held to enroll young voters and receive claims/objections.
Key Points
- Odisha's Election Commission published its draft electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with over 20 lakh names deleted.
- Deletions were primarily due to electors being deceased, absent, shifted, or enrolled in multiple places.
- The BJD criticized the EC for inconsistencies in the total number of voters reported at different stages of the SIR process.
- The CEO assured that deletions follow due process and special camps will facilitate new enrollments and objections.
Exam Facts
- Odisha's draft roll has 3,13,87,034 names, down from 3,33,99,591 before SIR.
- 8.32 lakh (2.49%) deletions were deceased, 10.07 lakh (3.02%) absent/shifted, 1.58 lakh (0.47%) multiple entries.
- Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, allows for appeals.
- Sikkim also saw over 37,000 names excluded from its draft electoral rolls.
- Final electoral roll for Odisha will be out on September 6.
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