Total voters in Mysuru district down to 22.80 lakh from 27.99 prior to SIR
The total voter count in Mysuru district has decreased to 22.80 lakh following a Special Intensive Revision process. Officials conducted hearings to resolve discrepancies, resulting in a net addition of 37,615 voters compared to the draft rolls.
Why it matters
Accurate electoral rolls are fundamental to democratic integrity, and significant fluctuations often indicate administrative cleanup or demographic shifts.
Total voters in Mysuru district down to 22.80 lakh from 27.99 prior to SIR left The final electoral rolls of Mysuru district comprise 11,15,225 male voters, 11,64,702 female voters and 140 third-gender voters. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/nwymm7/article71632236.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_JAI6997.JPG SUDHAKARA JAIN BENGALURU KARNATAKA 24/09/2026: Picture for Spotlight : Officials verifying details during the public hearing as part of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at Malleshwaram in Bengaluru on Thursday 24 September 2026. PHOTO : SUDHAKARA JAIN / THE HINDU. MYSURU The total number of voters in Mysuru district has been put at 22.80 lakh with the publication of the final electoral rolls on Tuesday, marking a reduction of about 5.19 lakh compared to the 27.99 lakh voters on the rolls before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began on June 20.
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