Special Intensive Revision Draft Rolls Show 19% Deletions in Arunachal Pradesh, 12% in Chandigarh

Draft Rolls Released

The draft electoral rolls prepared during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) indicate substantial changes in voter lists in Arunachal Pradesh and Chandigarh.

According to the figures:

• Arunachal Pradesh recorded a 19% deletion of voter entries.

• Chandigarh recorded a 12% deletion.

The revisions are part of the Election Commission's periodic exercise to improve the accuracy of electoral rolls.

Purpose of the SIR Exercise

The Special Intensive Revision is undertaken to:

• Remove duplicate voter entries.

• Delete names of deceased or ineligible electors.

• Update voter information.

• Include newly eligible voters.

The publication of draft rolls allows electors to verify their details and raise objections or seek corrections before the final electoral rolls are published.

Verification Process

Following the release of the draft rolls:

• Citizens can check whether their names appear on the electoral roll.

• Claims and objections may be filed within the prescribed period.

• Election officials will examine requests before finalising the rolls.

Political Reactions

Electoral roll revisions often attract scrutiny from political parties, which may raise concerns over inclusions or deletions. The Election Commission maintains that the revision process follows prescribed legal procedures and provides opportunities for correction before finalisation.

Looking Ahead

The final electoral rolls will be published after authorities complete the verification of claims and objections received during the revision process. Eligible voters whose names are missing can apply for inclusion through the prescribed procedure.