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Thousands of Voter Names Removed in Delhi, Maharashtra and Telangana after List Revision
✍️ India Today
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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The Election Commission’s recent voter‑list revision has led to the deletion of hundreds of thousands of names across Delhi, Maharashtra and Telangana, prompting calls for verification by affected citizens.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed a fresh revision of electoral rolls in three major regions – Delhi, Maharashtra and Telangana – resulting in the removal of several hundred thousand entries deemed ineligible or duplicate. The cleanup, part of the commission’s routine update ahead of upcoming elections, aims to ensure that the voter list reflects only eligible citizens.
Officials said the deletions stem from a range of issues such as duplicate registrations, deceased voters, and entries lacking proper documentation. While the exact figure varies by state, the aggregate number runs into lakhs, a scale that has drawn attention from political parties and civil‑society groups.
The ECI has urged anyone whose name has been omitted to verify their status through the online portal or at designated voter‑verification centers before the next enrollment deadline. A grievance‑redressal mechanism has been set up to address appeals, and the commission has promised to reinstate eligible voters whose names were removed in error.
Officials said the deletions stem from a range of issues such as duplicate registrations, deceased voters, and entries lacking proper documentation. While the exact figure varies by state, the aggregate number runs into lakhs, a scale that has drawn attention from political parties and civil‑society groups.
The ECI has urged anyone whose name has been omitted to verify their status through the online portal or at designated voter‑verification centers before the next enrollment deadline. A grievance‑redressal mechanism has been set up to address appeals, and the commission has promised to reinstate eligible voters whose names were removed in error.