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Over 2 crore names to be removed from Maharashtra draft electoral roll, 36 lakh in Mumbai
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:33 PM
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The draft electoral roll for Maharashtra is set to delete more than 2 crore entries, including about 36 lakh names from Mumbai, ahead of the upcoming elections.
The Election Commission of India has released a draft electoral roll for Maharashtra that proposes the deletion of over 2 crore voter entries. The massive cleanup aims to remove duplicate, outdated or ineligible records ahead of the next state and national elections.
Mumbai, the state’s financial hub, accounts for roughly 36 lakh of the names slated for removal. Officials say the high number reflects the city's rapid demographic changes and the need to ensure that only eligible residents are listed.
The draft roll will be open for public scrutiny for a stipulated period, during which citizens can raise objections or submit supporting documents. After the verification process, a final roll will be published, forming the basis for voter eligibility in upcoming polls.
Authorities have urged residents to check their details online and respond promptly to avoid disenfranchisement. The move is part of a broader effort to maintain the integrity of the electoral process across the country.
Mumbai, the state’s financial hub, accounts for roughly 36 lakh of the names slated for removal. Officials say the high number reflects the city's rapid demographic changes and the need to ensure that only eligible residents are listed.
The draft roll will be open for public scrutiny for a stipulated period, during which citizens can raise objections or submit supporting documents. After the verification process, a final roll will be published, forming the basis for voter eligibility in upcoming polls.
Authorities have urged residents to check their details online and respond promptly to avoid disenfranchisement. The move is part of a broader effort to maintain the integrity of the electoral process across the country.