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Over 20 Lakh Voters Removed from Rolls in Odisha, Manipur, Sikkim
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🗓 07 Jul 2026, 03:47 AM
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A significant revision exercise has led to the removal of over 20 lakh names from voter rolls across Odisha, Manipur, and Sikkim.
Following a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls, more than 20 lakh names have been deleted from the voter lists in the states of Odisha, Manipur, and Sikkim.
This large-scale deletion comes as part of a routine exercise to update and clean the voter database. The process aims to ensure the accuracy of the electoral rolls by removing duplicate entries, deceased voters, and individuals who have permanently shifted their residence.
The election authorities in these states conducted the revision exercise to maintain a clean and accurate voter register, which is crucial for conducting fair and transparent elections.
This large-scale deletion comes as part of a routine exercise to update and clean the voter database. The process aims to ensure the accuracy of the electoral rolls by removing duplicate entries, deceased voters, and individuals who have permanently shifted their residence.
The election authorities in these states conducted the revision exercise to maintain a clean and accurate voter register, which is crucial for conducting fair and transparent elections.