Odisha SIR: Malkangiri records 27,653 deletions, highest in the State
Odisha has seen a significant reduction in its electoral rolls following a special intensive revision, with Malkangiri district recording the highest number of deletions. Officials cite the removal of deceased, absent, or migrated voters, though political parties have raised concerns over the scale of the exclusions.
Why it matters
Large-scale voter roll revisions can impact electoral integrity and political representation, particularly in regions with high migration rates.
Malkangiri, the southernmost Assembly segment of Odisha and with a large number of settlers from Bangladesh, has recorded the highest voter deletions – 27,653 – from the electoral roll following the first phase of the special intensive revision (SIR) in the State.
The article presents the government's explanation alongside the concerns of opposition political parties.
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