Tamil Nadu Final Electoral Roll 2026: 5.67 Crore Voters Listed

The state of Tamil Nadu officially published its final electoral roll for the year 2026 on Monday, February 23, 2026, following a rigorous Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The updated list reveals a total of 5,67,07,380 electors across the state. This figure comprises 2,77,38,925 male voters, 2,89,60,838 female voters, and 7,617 third gender voters, as announced by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik during a press conference in Chennai. The publication of the final electoral roll marks the culmination of the SIR exercise, which commenced in November 2025, with January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date for eligible voters. This comprehensive revision aimed to ensure the accuracy and inclusivity of the voter database ahead of upcoming elections in the state. During the claims and objections period, which ran from December 19, 2025, to January 30, 2026, a significant number of applications were processed. A total of 27,53,796 persons were added to the final electoral roll as new electors through Form 6 applications. Simultaneously, efforts were made to remove ineligible names from the list. The Chief Electoral Officer stated that nearly 70 lakh voters were deleted in Tamil Nadu after the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls since November 2025. More specifically, 4,23,172 entries were deleted during the claims and objections period itself, based on deletion applications received. It is important to note the varying figures reported for deletions during the entire revision process. While the CEO confirmed around 70 lakh deletions since November 2025, some reports, especially concerning the draft electoral roll released in December 2025, indicated that approximately 97.37 lakh names were removed. This earlier, larger deletion figure from the draft list had triggered a political debate, with the ruling DMK questioning the rushed nature of the exercise, while opposition parties like AIADMK and BJP welcomed it, citing reasons such as duplication, deaths, and relocation. The final publication aims to address these discrepancies and provide a clean and updated list. The updated electoral rolls are made available for public viewing at various government offices, including gram panchayat offices, public places, Taluk and Sub-Divisional offices, ward offices in urban areas, and all polling stations across the districts. Additionally, citizens can check their names online on the official websites of the Election Commission of India (voters.eci.gov.in) or the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu (elections.tn.gov.in). The continuous updation process of the electoral roll commenced immediately after the final publication on February 23, 2026, allowing for further additions, deletions, or corrections. The district-wise details also reflect the revision. For instance, Coimbatore district saw a net addition of 1,22,205 electors, a growth of 4.75%. Sholinganallur Assembly constituency has the highest number of electors at 5,36,991, while Harbour constituency has the lowest, with 1,16,896 voters. The final electoral roll is a critical document for the democratic process, ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu. The meticulous revision process, guided by the Election Commission of India and Supreme Court directives, underscores the commitment to maintaining the integrity and transparency of the electoral system.

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