Over 24 Lakh Voters Deleted from Kerala Draft Electoral Roll After SIR

The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has led to the deletion of over 24 lakh voters from Kerala's draft electoral roll. Similar purges occurred in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, aimed at rectifying inaccuracies and duplicates.

• Kerala saw 24.08 lakh voters removed from its draft electoral roll.
• Deletions include deceased, shifted, untraceable, and duplicate entries.
• Madhya Pradesh removed nearly 43 lakh voters, Chhattisgarh over 27 lakh.
• SIR is a nationwide ECI exercise to purify voter lists.
• Draft rolls were published on December 23, 2025, with objections open until January 22.
• The process aims for accurate and inclusive electoral rolls ahead of elections.

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