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Politics
13 lakh votes removed from Punjab electoral roll ahead of assembly polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:46 PM
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A special intensive revision of Punjab's electoral roll reduced the number of registered voters from 2.14 crore to 2.01 crore, deleting 13 lakh votes, the Chief Electoral Officer said.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab announced that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral roll has eliminated 13 lakh votes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Prior to the revision, the roll listed approximately 2.14 crore eligible voters. After the cleanup, the figure stands at about 2.01 crore.
The SIR exercise, conducted to remove duplicate, deceased or otherwise ineligible entries, is part of the Election Commission's routine effort to ensure a clean and accurate voter list before major polls. Officials said the removal was based on verification of records and field checks.
The reduction in the voter count is expected to streamline the electoral process and reduce the possibility of irregularities. The Election Commission will continue to monitor the roll and may undertake further updates if required before the election schedule is finalized.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil society groups, have been urged to review the revised list and raise any grievances through the established channels before the final roll is published.
The SIR exercise, conducted to remove duplicate, deceased or otherwise ineligible entries, is part of the Election Commission's routine effort to ensure a clean and accurate voter list before major polls. Officials said the removal was based on verification of records and field checks.
The reduction in the voter count is expected to streamline the electoral process and reduce the possibility of irregularities. The Election Commission will continue to monitor the roll and may undertake further updates if required before the election schedule is finalized.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil society groups, have been urged to review the revised list and raise any grievances through the established channels before the final roll is published.