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20.8 Million Maharashtra Voters Risk Exclusion from August 24 Draft Roll
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 05:32 AM
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A draft voter roll for the August 24 elections may omit 20.8 million registered voters in Maharashtra, raising concerns about electoral fairness.
The State Election Commission of Maharashtra has released a draft voter roll for the upcoming August 24 elections. According to the draft, about 20.8 million registered voters could be omitted from the list.
Maharashtra’s electorate totals roughly 20.8 crore, making the potential omission a significant issue. The draft roll is a preliminary step; the final roll will be published after a thorough verification and correction process.
The omission raises concerns about voter disenfranchisement and could prompt legal challenges. The Commission has stated that it will review the draft and make necessary adjustments before finalizing the roll.
The final voter roll is expected by the end of September, giving voters time to lodge objections and corrections. Until then, voters are advised to verify their status on the official website.
Maharashtra’s electorate totals roughly 20.8 crore, making the potential omission a significant issue. The draft roll is a preliminary step; the final roll will be published after a thorough verification and correction process.
The omission raises concerns about voter disenfranchisement and could prompt legal challenges. The Commission has stated that it will review the draft and make necessary adjustments before finalizing the roll.
The final voter roll is expected by the end of September, giving voters time to lodge objections and corrections. Until then, voters are advised to verify their status on the official website.