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2.06 Crore Names Removed from Maharashtra Draft Electoral Roll
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 10:39 PM
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Over 2.06 crore names have been removed from the draft electoral roll in Maharashtra. Nearly 19.6 lakh new forms have been filed to update the list.
The electoral roll in Maharashtra has undergone a significant revision, with over 2.06 crore names being removed from the draft list. This move comes as part of a nationwide effort to clean up electoral rolls and ensure accuracy. The Election Commission of India has been actively working to identify and remove duplicate entries, ineligible voters, and deceased individuals from the rolls.
Despite the substantial deletions, nearly 19.6 lakh new forms have been filed to update the electoral roll. This indicates that many individuals are actively participating in the process to ensure their names are included in the final list. The Election Commission will continue to review and update the electoral roll based on the submitted forms and other relevant information.
Despite the substantial deletions, nearly 19.6 lakh new forms have been filed to update the electoral roll. This indicates that many individuals are actively participating in the process to ensure their names are included in the final list. The Election Commission will continue to review and update the electoral roll based on the submitted forms and other relevant information.