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Politics
Goa CEO says 97 voters omitted from final roll, processed separately amid SIR row
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:32 AM
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The Goa Chief Electoral Officer announced that 97 voters were left out of the final electoral roll and will be processed separately, while a large number of new voters have been enrolled, amid a dispute over the Supplementary Indian Register (SIR).
The Chief Electoral Officer of Goa informed that a batch of 97 voters did not make it onto the final electoral roll prepared for the upcoming elections. These names have been set aside for a separate verification and inclusion process, rather than being discarded outright.
At the same time, the officer highlighted that a substantial number of new voters have successfully completed enrolment, expanding the state's voter base. The dual action reflects the commission's effort to balance accuracy with inclusivity.
The announcement comes as the state grapples with a heated row over the Supplementary Indian Register (SIR), a supplementary list meant to correct omissions and errors in the main roll. Critics have questioned the timing and transparency of the SIR updates, prompting the electoral office to clarify its handling of the 97 excluded names.
Election officials said the separate processing will adhere to the same verification standards as the main roll, ensuring that any eligible voter among the 97 will be added before the final deadline. The move aims to prevent legal challenges and maintain confidence in the electoral roll ahead of the scheduled polls.
At the same time, the officer highlighted that a substantial number of new voters have successfully completed enrolment, expanding the state's voter base. The dual action reflects the commission's effort to balance accuracy with inclusivity.
The announcement comes as the state grapples with a heated row over the Supplementary Indian Register (SIR), a supplementary list meant to correct omissions and errors in the main roll. Critics have questioned the timing and transparency of the SIR updates, prompting the electoral office to clarify its handling of the 97 excluded names.
Election officials said the separate processing will adhere to the same verification standards as the main roll, ensuring that any eligible voter among the 97 will be added before the final deadline. The move aims to prevent legal challenges and maintain confidence in the electoral roll ahead of the scheduled polls.