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Voter rolls in five election‑ready states drop up to 13.24% after SIR, ET reports
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:36 AM
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The Economic Times says the post‑SIR update has trimmed the voter base in five poll‑bound states by as much as 13.24%.
The Economic Times has highlighted a significant contraction in the electoral rolls of five Indian states that are slated for upcoming elections. According to the report, the post‑SIR (Special Incremental Revision) exercise resulted in a reduction of the voter base by up to 13.24% in these poll‑bound regions.
While the newspaper did not disclose the names of the states, the data suggests a notable shift in the composition of registered voters, potentially affecting the political calculus for parties gearing up for contests. Analysts note that such a decline could stem from data cleaning, removal of duplicate entries, or demographic changes captured during the revision.
Election officials have been urged to verify the accuracy of the updated rolls and ensure that eligible citizens are not inadvertently disenfranchised. The findings arrive at a critical juncture, as parties finalize candidate lists and campaign strategies ahead of the scheduled polls.
While the newspaper did not disclose the names of the states, the data suggests a notable shift in the composition of registered voters, potentially affecting the political calculus for parties gearing up for contests. Analysts note that such a decline could stem from data cleaning, removal of duplicate entries, or demographic changes captured during the revision.
Election officials have been urged to verify the accuracy of the updated rolls and ensure that eligible citizens are not inadvertently disenfranchised. The findings arrive at a critical juncture, as parties finalize candidate lists and campaign strategies ahead of the scheduled polls.