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Karnataka Voter Rolls Undergoing Special Audit; 46 Lakh Voters Unmapped
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 12:46 AM
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Karnataka has commenced a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls today, with a significant number of voters and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) yet to be mapped.
The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for Karnataka's electoral rolls, beginning today. This comprehensive audit aims to update and verify the voter database across the state.
During this revision, it has been identified that approximately 46 lakh voters are currently unmapped within the system. Furthermore, 59,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who are crucial for electoral management at the grassroots, also require mapping. The commission is working to rectify these discrepancies.
The final updated electoral rolls are slated for release on October 7. This exercise is a critical step towards ensuring accurate and accessible voter lists for future elections in Karnataka.
During this revision, it has been identified that approximately 46 lakh voters are currently unmapped within the system. Furthermore, 59,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who are crucial for electoral management at the grassroots, also require mapping. The commission is working to rectify these discrepancies.
The final updated electoral rolls are slated for release on October 7. This exercise is a critical step towards ensuring accurate and accessible voter lists for future elections in Karnataka.