ECI Releases Draft 2026 Voter Lists: 95 Lakh Names Removed

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released draft electoral rolls for 2026 for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Kerala, under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Over 95 lakh names have been removed across these states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands to purify the voter lists. The public can file claims and objections until January 22, 2026.

• ECI published 2026 draft voter lists for MP, Chhattisgarh, Kerala.
• Over 95 lakh names removed during Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
• Madhya Pradesh saw 42.74 lakh deletions, Chhattisgarh 27.34 lakh.
• Kerala recorded 24.08 lakh names removed from the draft roll.
• Voters can file claims/objections until January 22, 2026.
• Final electoral rolls scheduled for publication by February 21, 2026.

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