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Jharkhand Electoral Roll Shows Over 600,000 Deceased Voters
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:04 PM
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The state’s electoral roll now lists more than 600,000 voters who have died, raising concerns over the accuracy of voter data.
The Election Commission of India has released a report indicating that Jharkhand’s electoral roll contains more than 600,000 names of voters who have passed away. The figure, which was not previously disclosed, highlights a significant gap in the maintenance of voter data.
The presence of deceased voters on the roll can lead to electoral fraud, such as absentee ballot fraud, and undermines public confidence in the electoral process. It also raises logistical challenges for election officials who must verify voter eligibility.
In response, the Jharkhand State Election Commission has announced a comprehensive audit of the roll and plans to remove all deceased names by the next general election. Officials say the audit will involve cross‑checking with death certificates and local records to ensure accuracy.
The presence of deceased voters on the roll can lead to electoral fraud, such as absentee ballot fraud, and undermines public confidence in the electoral process. It also raises logistical challenges for election officials who must verify voter eligibility.
In response, the Jharkhand State Election Commission has announced a comprehensive audit of the roll and plans to remove all deceased names by the next general election. Officials say the audit will involve cross‑checking with death certificates and local records to ensure accuracy.