Over 23 lakh deletions in Special Intensive Revision draft electoral rolls across 4 States, 1 UT
Almost 24 lakh names have been deleted from the draft voter lists of Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as part of the third phase of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This represents 6.39% of the total 3.72 crore electors before SIR. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu recorded the highest deletion rate at 30%, while Mizoram had the lowest at 5.2%. Odisha had the highest absolute number of deletions at 20.12 lakh. Voters have one month to submit claims and objections, with final rolls to be published on September 11.
Key Points
- A significant number of deletions occurred in the draft electoral rolls during the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- Reasons for deletions include untraceable voters, permanent shifting, death, and enrolment at multiple places.
- The deletion rates varied significantly across the states and UT, with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu having the highest percentage.
- Citizens are provided a one-month window to submit claims and objections before the final electoral rolls are published.
Exam Facts
- Total deletions: 23,82,014 names (6.39% of 3.72 crore electors).
- Highest deletion rate: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (30%).
- Lowest deletion rate: Mizoram (5.2%).
- Final electoral rolls publication date: September 11.
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