Over 47 lakh voters flagged for possible deletion in Karnataka electoral rolls
More than 47 lakh voters, representing 8.48% of Karnataka's electorate, have been flagged for possible deletion from the electoral rolls during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise. This data was released by V. Anbu Kumar, the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka. The flagged electors fall under the ASDDO category: Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate (Already Enrolled), and Others. These cases will undergo further verification by Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) before any final decision on deletion is made. The draft roll will be published on August 17.
Key Points
- Over 47 lakh voters in Karnataka have been flagged for potential deletion from electoral rolls.
- This figure accounts for 8.48% of the State's total electorate.
- The flagged voters fall under categories like Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and Others (ASDDO).
- Further verification by Booth Level Agents and Electoral Registration Officers is mandated before final deletion.
Exam Facts
- State: Karnataka
- Total electors in Karnataka: 5,54,32,314
- Flagged voters: 47,02,092 (8.48%)
- Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka: V. Anbu Kumar
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