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Maharashtra Voters Risk Exclusion from August 24 Election Roll
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 09:04 PM
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The Election Commission has warned that up to 2.08 crore voters in Maharashtra might be omitted from the draft roll for the August 24 elections, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement.
The Election Commission of India released a draft electoral roll for the August 24 elections, noting that about 2.08 crore voters from Maharashtra could be omitted.
This omission would affect voters across both rural and urban areas, potentially disenfranchising a significant portion of the electorate. The draft was prepared after a review of voter registrations and pending updates.
Political parties and civil society groups have expressed concern, urging the Commission to correct the errors before the final roll is published. They argue that the exclusion could skew the electoral outcome.
The Commission has indicated that it will conduct a review and may release a revised draft later this month. Voters are advised to check their status on the official website and seek assistance if they find discrepancies.
This omission would affect voters across both rural and urban areas, potentially disenfranchising a significant portion of the electorate. The draft was prepared after a review of voter registrations and pending updates.
Political parties and civil society groups have expressed concern, urging the Commission to correct the errors before the final roll is published. They argue that the exclusion could skew the electoral outcome.
The Commission has indicated that it will conduct a review and may release a revised draft later this month. Voters are advised to check their status on the official website and seek assistance if they find discrepancies.