Kerala: Draft Voter List Published Under SIR; 24 Lakh Excluded

The Election Commission of India has published the draft voter list for Kerala under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Over 24 lakh voters have been excluded, accounting for 8.65% of the previous electorate. Citizens can file claims and objections until January 22, 2026, with the final list due February 21, 2026.

• Election Commission published Kerala's draft voter list on December 23, 2025.
• Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aims to update and purify electoral rolls.
• Over 24 lakh voters excluded, representing 8.65% of the total electorate.
• Exclusions due to deceased, shifted, untraceable, and duplicate entries.
• Voters can submit claims and objections until January 22, 2026.
• Final voter list for Kerala will be published on February 21, 2026.

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