3,21,396 voter names deleted after SIR in Raichur district
Raichur district officials have deleted over 321,000 names from electoral rolls following a special intensive revision process. The deletions were primarily due to deaths, permanent relocation, or absent status, with a public window now open for corrections.
Why it matters
Maintaining accurate voter rolls is essential for the integrity of democratic elections and administrative planning.
Out of the total of 13,93,163 voters in Raichur district, 3,21,396 entries have been deleted from the electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Addressing a press conference in Raichur on Monday, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Poovitha S. said that out of the 3,21,396 voters deleted, 61,385 were deceased, 1,87,941 have permanently shifted, 30,733 have been classified as absent voters and 365 are under the Others categories.
Compared to the 2025 electoral rolls, this draft reflects a variance of 3,21,396 voters (an 18.75% change).
The window for voter list revisions, filing claims and submitting objections is open from August 27 to October 22.
Prospective voters turning 18 by October 1, 2026 can apply for inclusion by submitting Form 6 either online or through their local Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
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