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Politics
Draft SIR Rolls in Karnataka Reveal Over 27% Voter Deletions
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM
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The Karnataka State Election Commission released draft Summary Revision rolls, showing that more than 27% of registered voters are slated for deletion.
The Karnataka State Election Commission (SEC) has published the draft Summary Revision (SIR) rolls ahead of the upcoming state elections. The draft, made publicly available this week, lists the names of voters who may be removed from the electoral register after verification.
According to the draft, over 27% of the names currently on the electoral list are marked for deletion, reflecting a substantial cleanup of outdated or duplicate entries. The SEC says the revisions are based on data from the National Population Register and other government sources.
The commission has opened a statutory window for political parties, candidates and citizens to raise objections to the proposed deletions. Any challenges must be filed within the stipulated period, after which the final rolls will be frozen for the election.
If the deletions are confirmed, the revised rolls could affect voter turnout calculations and constituency demographics, prompting parties to reassess their outreach strategies ahead of the polls.
According to the draft, over 27% of the names currently on the electoral list are marked for deletion, reflecting a substantial cleanup of outdated or duplicate entries. The SEC says the revisions are based on data from the National Population Register and other government sources.
The commission has opened a statutory window for political parties, candidates and citizens to raise objections to the proposed deletions. Any challenges must be filed within the stipulated period, after which the final rolls will be frozen for the election.
If the deletions are confirmed, the revised rolls could affect voter turnout calculations and constituency demographics, prompting parties to reassess their outreach strategies ahead of the polls.