20 lakh names deleted after SIR Phase I in Odisha
The Election Commission in Odisha has deleted over 20 lakh names from the state's voter list following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The deletions include deceased individuals, those who have migrated, and duplicate entries, leaving a total of over 3.13 crore eligible voters.
Why it matters
Maintaining accurate electoral rolls is critical for the integrity of democratic processes and election administration.
Over 20 lakh names have been deleted from the Odisha voter list as the Election Commission on Sunday (July 5, 2026) published the draft report of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The article provides factual reporting on government administrative data without editorializing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in