Delhi's electoral roll shrinks by 32.8%, excluding 47.56 lakh voters
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India released a draft electoral roll for Delhi showing a record 32.8% reduction in voters due to a Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Background
The electorate in Delhi was reduced from 1.45 crore to 97.53 lakh, excluding 47.56 lakh voters. The highest deletion rate was recorded in South East Delhi (43.61%), with the majority of exclusions being due to permanent shifts or absence.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDelhi's electoral roll reduction of 32.8% is the highest among all States and Union Territories.
- FactThe draft roll includes 48.9 lakh men, 47.6 lakh women, and 447 third-gender electors.
- FactThe primary reasons for exclusion were permanent shifts/absence (43.32 lakh), deaths (2.82 lakh), and duplicates (1.41 lakh).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and the challenges faced in maintaining accurate voter data.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- integrity of the franchise
- technological interventions for deduplication
- logistical challenges in urban migration
- inclusive representation of marginalized genders
Keywords: electoral integrity · Special Intensive Revision · voter disenfranchisement · demographic shifts · administrative efficiency
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