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Nagaland: More Than 11% of Voters Excluded from Draft Electoral Roll
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 02:17 PM
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The Election Commission of Nagaland has removed over 11% of voters from the draft electoral roll, citing discrepancies and duplicate entries. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming state elections.
The Election Commission of Nagaland announced that more than 11% of voters were removed from the draft electoral roll after a thorough review. Officials cited inconsistencies in the data, duplicate registrations, and outdated addresses as reasons for the exclusions.
The revised roll will be circulated to voters for objections before the final version is published. Candidates and political parties are expected to review the changes closely, as the adjustments could affect voter distribution across constituencies.
The commission emphasized that the removal process is part of its commitment to maintaining a clean and accurate voter database. It also urged citizens to check the updated list and raise any concerns through the official channels.
Observers note that such a significant revision is uncommon and may influence the electoral dynamics in Nagaland. The final roll is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
The revised roll will be circulated to voters for objections before the final version is published. Candidates and political parties are expected to review the changes closely, as the adjustments could affect voter distribution across constituencies.
The commission emphasized that the removal process is part of its commitment to maintaining a clean and accurate voter database. It also urged citizens to check the updated list and raise any concerns through the official channels.
Observers note that such a significant revision is uncommon and may influence the electoral dynamics in Nagaland. The final roll is expected to be released in the coming weeks.