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Over 2.07 Crore Voters Excluded from Maharashtra Rolls, Thane and Mumbai Top Affected
✍️ NDTV
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:40 AM
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The Election Commission’s data shows that more than 2.07 crore voters have been excluded under the Automatic Stale Data Deletion (ASDD) rule in Maharashtra, with Thane, Mumbai Suburban and Pune districts accounting for the largest shares.
The Election Commission of India released figures indicating that over 2.07 crore voters have been removed from the electoral roll in Maharashtra under the Automatic Stale Data Deletion (ASDD) provision. The exclusion aims to purge outdated entries and ensure the accuracy of the voter list ahead of upcoming polls.
District‑wise, the data reveals that Thane accounts for 28.61 lakh excluded voters, followed closely by Mumbai Suburban with 26.63 lakh, and Pune with 28.70 lakh. Nagpur, Nashik and Mumbai City districts also feature prominently, with 14.44 lakh, 10.29 lakh and 9.52 lakh voters respectively removed from the rolls.
These numbers represent a substantial portion of the state's electorate and could influence the dynamics of the next state and national elections. Affected voters are expected to receive notification and may appeal the decision within the stipulated time frame, as per electoral guidelines.
The commission has urged citizens to verify their registration status and update any changes in address or personal details to avoid future disqualification. The extensive exclusions underscore the ongoing effort to maintain a clean and reliable voter database across Maharashtra.
District‑wise, the data reveals that Thane accounts for 28.61 lakh excluded voters, followed closely by Mumbai Suburban with 26.63 lakh, and Pune with 28.70 lakh. Nagpur, Nashik and Mumbai City districts also feature prominently, with 14.44 lakh, 10.29 lakh and 9.52 lakh voters respectively removed from the rolls.
These numbers represent a substantial portion of the state's electorate and could influence the dynamics of the next state and national elections. Affected voters are expected to receive notification and may appeal the decision within the stipulated time frame, as per electoral guidelines.
The commission has urged citizens to verify their registration status and update any changes in address or personal details to avoid future disqualification. The extensive exclusions underscore the ongoing effort to maintain a clean and reliable voter database across Maharashtra.