Voter Roll Cleanup: Gujarat Sees Record Deletions After ECI Revision
Gujarat saw the highest number of voter deletions after a special revision.
Top Summary
- What happened: The Election Commission of India (ECI) released data on voter roll revisions, highlighting significant deletions across states.
- Why it matters: Ensures accurate and updated electoral rolls, vital for fair elections.
- What changes for people: Individuals may need to re-register if their names were incorrectly deleted.
- Who is affected: Voters in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Gujarat Leads in Voter Deletions
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has shared snapshots from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Gujarat recorded the highest number of voter deletions.
Lakshadweep registered the lowest number of deletions.
Key Findings from ECI's Report
The final electoral rolls have been published for several regions.
These include: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
The ECI detailed the extent of deletions and revisions in these regions.
Gujarat's Significant Change
Before the SIR exercise, Gujarat's total electorate stood at 5,08,43,436.
After revision, it declined to 4,40,30,725.
This resulted in the deletion of 68,12,711 names.
The net change is 13.40 per cent.
Lakshadweep's Minimal Deletions
In contrast to Gujarat, Lakshadweep saw a minimal deletion of only 206 names.
What to Watch Next
The ECI is expected to release similar data for other states and union territories in the coming days. Further analysis will be conducted to understand the reasons behind the large-scale deletions in Gujarat and other regions.