20 lakh names left out as first phase of SIR ends in Punjab
Punjab's electoral authorities have completed the first phase of a special intensive revision of voter rolls, resulting in the removal of 20 lakh names. Officials cited reasons such as death, relocation, and duplicate entries, and have opened a window for citizens to file claims or objections.
Why it matters
Maintaining accurate voter rolls is essential for the integrity of democratic elections and ensuring that all eligible citizens are correctly registered.
About 20 lakh names were left out following the first phase of the special intensive revision (SIR) in Punjab, with authorities citing reasons such as permanent relocation, absence, death, and duplicate entries.
State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anindita Mitra said on Tuesday that the house-to-house enumeration phase under the SIR was completed across all 23 districts and 117 Assembly constituencies.
According to data from the CEO’s office, Punjab had 2,14,61,043 registered electors as of June 9. Of these, 1,93,94,408 citizens actively participated in the SIR by submitting enumeration forms by August 3.
The total number of uncollectable forms, categorised under absent, shifted, dead and duplicate, stands at 20,66,635, which accounts for 9.63% of the total electors.
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