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2.07 Crore Names Missing from Maharashtra Draft Voter List, Officials Urge Public to Verify
✍️ Nagpur Today
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 09:42 PM
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The Maharashtra draft voter list released under the SIR revision shows a shortfall of 2.07 crore names. Election officials have provided online steps for citizens to check their inclusion.
The State Election Commission of Maharashtra has released the Supplementary Incremental Revision (SIR) draft voter list, but the document reveals that approximately 2.07 crore eligible voters are absent from the roll. The omission has raised concerns among political parties and civil‑society groups, who fear that large sections of the electorate could be disenfranchised in the upcoming elections.
In response, the commission has issued a step‑by‑step guide for residents to confirm their registration. Voters are instructed to visit the official SIR portal, enter their name, age, and EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number, and view the status of their entry. The website also allows users to download a PDF of the draft list for their constituency.
The commission has urged anyone who finds their name missing to submit a correction request within the stipulated deadline, citing the need for an accurate electoral roll before the next polling phase. Officials emphasized that timely verification will help avoid large‑scale discrepancies and ensure that all eligible citizens can exercise their franchise.
Stakeholders are monitoring the situation closely, and the commission has promised to address verified complaints promptly. The final voter list, expected later this month, will incorporate all approved corrections.
In response, the commission has issued a step‑by‑step guide for residents to confirm their registration. Voters are instructed to visit the official SIR portal, enter their name, age, and EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number, and view the status of their entry. The website also allows users to download a PDF of the draft list for their constituency.
The commission has urged anyone who finds their name missing to submit a correction request within the stipulated deadline, citing the need for an accurate electoral roll before the next polling phase. Officials emphasized that timely verification will help avoid large‑scale discrepancies and ensure that all eligible citizens can exercise their franchise.
Stakeholders are monitoring the situation closely, and the commission has promised to address verified complaints promptly. The final voter list, expected later this month, will incorporate all approved corrections.