Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-3 draft electoral rolls published by Election Commission of India
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Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are out
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-3 draft electoral rolls reveal a significant nationwide decline in registered voters. Maharashtra recorded the highest absolute drop of 1.59 crore electors (17.08%), while Delhi and Chandigarh saw the sharpest percentage declines at 35.89% and 31.84% respectively. This massive reduction stems from the EC's drive to clean electoral rolls by removing duplicate, deceased, and shifted voters using ERONET software and Aadhaar linkage. The development is critical for exams as it highlights electoral reform processes, the role of technology in election management, and federal implications for delimitation and representation.
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Maharashtra records largest absolute decline: 15,896,198 electors removed (17.08% drop)
Delhi registers sharpest percentage decline: 35.89% reduction in electorate
Chandigarh records second-highest percentage drop: 31.84% decline in voters
Clean-up drive uses ERONET software and Aadhaar linkage to remove duplicate/deceased/shifted electors
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