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Politics
Draft Voter Rolls for 4 States Published, 22 Lakh Names Removed
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 08:01 AM
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The initial draft voter rolls for four Indian states have been released, with a significant number of 2.2 million names deleted from the lists.
The first draft of the electoral rolls for four states has been published as part of the 'Systematic Voter's Education and Electoral Registration' (SVEEP) initiative, often referred to as SIR 3.0. This publication marks a crucial step in the ongoing process of electoral roll revision.
During the compilation of these draft rolls, a substantial number of names, totaling 2.2 million, were removed. The reasons for these deletions are typically related to duplicate entries, deaths, or individuals who have permanently shifted their residence out of the constituency.
This exercise is a routine but vital part of maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter databases across the country, ensuring fair and transparent elections.
During the compilation of these draft rolls, a substantial number of names, totaling 2.2 million, were removed. The reasons for these deletions are typically related to duplicate entries, deaths, or individuals who have permanently shifted their residence out of the constituency.
This exercise is a routine but vital part of maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter databases across the country, ensuring fair and transparent elections.