Over 43 lakh voters deleted from Jharkhand's draft electoral rolls
Almost 16.5% of Jharkhand's voters, totaling over 43.6 lakh names, have been removed from the draft electoral rolls published by the State Election Commission. The deletions occurred during the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists. Reasons for removal include over seven lakh dead, 14 lakh untraceable, and 15 lakh permanently shifted away from the State. Another 1.16 lakh voters refused to sign enumeration forms. Eligible electors can still be added back during the claims and objections phase (August 5 to September 4) by submitting Form-6.
Key Points
- Over 43.6 lakh voters, representing 16.5% of the total, were deleted from Jharkhand's draft electoral rolls.
- Reasons for deletion include deceased, untraceable, and permanently shifted voters.
- Eligible electors have a chance to re-register during the claims and objections phase.
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aims for transparent and accurate electoral rolls.
Exam Facts
- Jharkhand Chief Electoral Office: K. Ravi Kumar.
- Total deletions in Jharkhand: 43,61,987.
- Claims and objections phase: August 5 to September 4.
- Form to submit for re-registration: Form-6.
- Deletions in Meghalaya: 1.8 lakh.
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