Kerala Election Commission Publishes Final Electoral Roll for 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially published Kerala's final electoral roll for the year 2026, marking the completion of a comprehensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The updated list, made public on February 21, 2026, now registers a total of 2,69,53,644 (2.69 crore) voters in the state. This significant revision is crucial as this final electoral roll will serve as the official voter list for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Kerala. The revision exercise, which had January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date for eligibility, was undertaken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the voter database. The process involved extensive verification, inclusion of new eligible voters, and the deletion of ineligible entries. Before the SIR began in October of the previous year, the initial voter count stood at approximately 2.78 crore. Through the rigorous revision, a substantial number of names were removed from the voter list due to various reasons, including death, migration, acquisition of foreign citizenship, or inability to trace individuals. Specifically, around 8,97,211 voters were removed following the SIR exercise, with some sources citing up to 9,06,211 deletions in the overall process. After the publication of the draft roll, 53,229 names were deleted following statewide hearings held across all 140 Assembly constituencies. Simultaneously, the revision facilitated the inclusion of a significant number of new applicants. Approximately 15.64 lakh new applicants were added to the electoral roll. This included 13,51,151 new applications under Form 6 for inclusion and 1,59,111 applications under Form 6A from expatriates seeking registration as overseas voters, which were approved between October 27 of the previous year and January 30, 2026. Furthermore, the final roll reflects a detailed demographic breakdown: 1,31,26,048 male voters, 1,38,27,319 female voters, and 277 voters identifying as third gender. The newly added voters in the 18-19 age group total 4,24,518, indicating a significant induction of young and first-time electors into the democratic process. The updated roll also lists 2,23,558 overseas voters and 54,110 service voters. The Election Commission emphasizes that citizens can easily verify their names and details in the final electoral roll through the official portal of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Kerala (www.ceokerala.gov.in). The verification process offers multiple convenient methods: voters can search by their EPIC (Voter ID) number, by their personal details (name, relative's name, date of birth/age, gender, district, and Assembly Constituency), or by their mobile number linked to the voter ID. Additionally, booth-level voter lists are available for public inspection at the offices of the Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers across the state. Even after the final publication, the ECI has confirmed that aggrieved voters can still approach the authorities for inclusion or deletion of names, and applications for corrections, inclusions, and deletions are continually being processed. Political parties will also be provided with the final roll for their verification purposes, underscoring the transparency and robustness of the electoral process. The timely publication of this final electoral roll is a critical step in preparing for the upcoming democratic exercises, ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate.

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