DECEASED VOTERS
Election Commission trims electoral rolls by 10.2% across 12 states, UTs
The Election Commission has significantly cleaned up voter lists. Over 60 lakh deceased voters were removed from nine states and three Union territories. This exercise reduced the voter base by 10.2 percent. Final rolls for Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are now published. Further revisions are planned for other states and Union territories.
Uttar Pradesh voter list down 13% as SIR 2 trims 5.38 crore names
Uttar Pradesh's final voter list is out, showing a significant drop in numbers. Over 2 crore names were removed, bringing the total down to 13.39 crore. This revision process, called SIR Phase II, saw millions of names deleted across several states. Most deletions were due to voters being deceased or having moved. The state also added new young voters.
West Bengal polls: CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination from Bhabanipur, expressing confidence in forming the government. She voiced concern over 27 lakh voters under adjudication, urging their inclusion. Banerjee highlighted the deletion of numerous voters, stating her commitment to addressing the issue and appealing for support across all 294 seats.
'Will expose BJP-EC conspiracy': Mamata Banerjee protests voter roll deletions
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has started a protest in Kolkata. She alleges the Election Commission and BJP are conspiring to remove voters from electoral rolls. This action comes ahead of assembly elections. Banerjee claims this move aims to disenfranchise voters.
Panic, anger ripple across Matua belt as SIR deletions reopen citizenship faultlines before WB polls
Voter list purges in West Bengal's Matua region are causing widespread fear and anger. Many Matua community members face disenfranchisement due to deletions from electoral rolls. This situation is creating political challenges for the BJP and opportunities for the TMC. The community's identity and documentation are central to the unfolding events.
Gujarat’s voter base shrinks by 13.4% after massive roll revision; 77 lakh names deleted
Gujarat's electoral rolls have seen a significant 13.4% reduction, with 4.4 crore voters remaining after a Special Intensive Revision. Approximately 77 lakh names were deleted due to migration, deaths, and duplicate registrations, while 9.5 lakh new electors were added, primarily first-time voters.
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Assam electoral rolls revised: Lakhs of doubtful voters removed after BJP complaints
Assam's final electoral rolls now list over 2.49 crore voters. Lakhs of doubtful voters were removed following complaints by BJP workers. This special revision also identified deceased and shifted voters. The process aims to ensure accurate voter lists. Further revisions are planned to continue this effort.
As per Special Revision, Assam has 24,958,139 eligible voters
Exciting news for Assam as the final voter list for the upcoming assembly elections has been released! With over 24.9 million individuals ready to cast their votes, this list showcases some changes from the draft edition. The revision was carefully curated to ensure every eligible voter is accounted for, while also removing names of those who have sadly passed away.
ECI UP SIR draft voter list 2026 released: 2.89 crore names deleted; How to check, correct details and key dates at eci.gov.in
ECI UP SIR voter list 2026: The Election Commission of India released the UP SIR draft voter list 2026 on January 6, removing 2.89 crore names and retaining 12.55 crore voters. The draft roll is available online and offline for verification, with a claims and objections window open until February 6, 2026. The final list will be published on March 6, 2026.
ECI releases UP SIR Draft Voter List 2026: 3 crore names deleted; How to check your name and what to do if it is missing?
ECI has released UP SIR draft voter list 2026 today, January 6, 2026, on eci.gov.in revealing the deletions. Nearly 3 crore names have been deleted from the voters list. Voters have until February 6 to file claims for missing names or corrections. Voters marked as "unmapped," or missing require immediate document verification via Form 6, 7, or 8 for eligibility.
UP SIR draft roll to be published on Dec 31: Check when window for claims and objections will open
Uttar Pradesh will release draft electoral rolls on December 31 after a Special Intensive Revision, with nearly 2.89 crore voters flagged as "uncollectable." This includes deceased, shifted, and duplicate registrations. The final rolls are expected by February 28, 2026, aiming for a clean voter list.
Urban centres see bulk of 73.7 lakh voter deletions in Gujarat SIR
Gujarat's electoral rolls saw a significant revision. Over 73 lakh voters were removed from the draft list. Most deletions were due to voters being absent or having shifted. Deceased voters and those enrolled at multiple locations also contributed to the numbers. Urban areas like Ahmedabad and Surat reported the highest deletions. This revision impacts the state's voter base.
'DMK opposed SIR from beginning as deleted voters belong to ruling party': TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagenthran
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran on Saturday said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from the very beginning because a large number of voters deleted during the exercise belonged to the ruling party.
Gujarat SIR list: How to check your name in the voter draft and file corrections? Here's a step-by step guide
Gujarat's integrated draft electoral roll for 2026 is released today, December 19, 2025, following an intensive revision. Citizens can use this step-by-step guide to check their names online or offline and file claims or objections to ensure accurate voter lists for upcoming polls.
58 lakh names off West Bengal rolls under SIR, reshaping electoral map across districts, high-profile seats
The draft electoral rolls published on Tuesday show the state's electorate shrinking from around 7.66 crore voters to over 7.08 crore, after names were deleted on grounds ranging from death and permanent migration to duplication and non-submission of enumeration forms.
Over 25 lakh voters untraced during SIR of electoral rolls in Kerala: CEO Rathan Kelkar
Kerala's electoral rolls reveal over 25 lakh voters untraced by Booth Level Officers. This includes deceased, relocated, and duplicate entries. Chief Election Officer Rathan U Kelkar stated details will be published online and shared with parties. Political representatives, however, voiced concerns about the figures. The Special Intensive Revision is nearing completion across districts.
SIR in Gujarat: More than 17 lakh deceased voters found on electoral rolls
Gujarat's electoral roll revision has uncovered a significant issue with over 17 lakh deceased voters remain on the voter list. The ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise also found more than 6.14 lakh voters absent from their registered addresses. Additionally, over 30 lakh voters have permanently migrated, and more than 3.25 lakh voters are listed multiple times.
34 lakh Aadhaar card holders identified as 'deceased' in West Bengal, UIDAI informs EC
West Bengal's electoral rolls are undergoing a rigorous revision, with UIDAI data revealing approximately 34 lakh Aadhaar cardholders marked as deceased since 2009. This initiative, alongside bank data, aims to identify and remove ghost, deceased, and duplicate voters. Booth Level Officers are conducting door-to-door verification to ensure the accuracy of the electoral rolls.
Bihar Elections 2025: At 64.66%, state records highest ever voter turnout in history, ECI says
Bihar recorded a historic 64.66% voter turnout in Phase-I of its Assembly elections, the highest ever for the state. This significant increase is being closely watched as the first test of the Election Commission's intensive revision of electoral rolls, aimed at removing duplicates and deceased voters.
EC's credibility is over, working like BJP's cell: Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of India of acting as a BJP cell during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, alleging a loss of credibility and manipulated voter lists. Rahul Gandhi echoed these concerns, claiming the Special Intensive Revision exercise was an institutionalized method of vote theft.
List of deceased voters, those with multiple cards shared with parties: Election Commission
The Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission to release details regarding 65 lakh deleted names from Bihar's voter list. This directive aims to enhance transparency in the special intensive revision of the electoral roll. The Election Commission stated it has been sharing lists of deceased electors and those with multiple voter cards with political parties.
"Think deeply, going beyond political ideologies": Election Commission amid Opposition's criticism of Bihar SIR
The Election Commission of India defended the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar. The ECI urged opposition parties to consider the matter beyond political lines. They questioned critics about potentially allowing fake votes. The ECI emphasized the importance of an authentic voter list for fair elections. Opposition parties protested the SIR, alleging voter roll manipulation. They demanded a discussion in Parliament.
Bihar Election 2025: Over 52 lakh voters not found at their addresses, says ECI during SIR drive
Bihar Voter List: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has identified over 52.3 lakh electors in Bihar, representing 6.62% of the total electorate, who are untraceable at their registered addresses during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for the 2025 elections.
We are going to come for you: Rahul Gandhi's message to Election Commission on alleged bogus voter addition/deletion
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India of cheating. This happened during voter list revisions in Karnataka. He claimed to have proof of manipulation. He alleged deletion of eligible voters. Opposition parties protested the Special Intensive Revision exercise. They alleged disenfranchisement of voters. The Election Commission defended the revision process. They said it ensures electoral integrity.
Nearly 11,000 ‘not traceable’ voters in Bihar, SIR finds; EC officials suspect bogus entries
Bihar's Election Commission found over 11,000 voters untraceable during a special revision. Officials suspect some may be illegal immigrants who obtained voter IDs. Around 4.16 million voters are missing from registered addresses. This includes deceased, shifted, and those enrolled in multiple locations. The missing voters could impact election outcomes. Enrolment forms have been turned in by 96% of Bihar's electors.
To improve purity of voters' list, EC to seek list of registered deaths from RGI electronically
To enhance the integrity of electoral rolls, the Election Commission will now receive death registration data electronically from the Registrar General of India, enabling faster and more accurate updates to the voters' list.
What to do with Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID and other official documents after death of holder
Here is a look at how to deal with different government official documents such as PAN, Aadhaar, passport etc. of someone who has passed away. How long are they supposed to keep these? Further, can they surrender these documents to the institutions governing and issuing them? If not, then what should the legal heirs do with such official documents.
Enrolment in voters' list on till October 14 in Maharashtra
"The voter list, which will be updated till January 1, 2017 for the next Assembly elections, will be used for the forthcoming local body polls as well."
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