20 lakh names omitted from Punjab voter list in SIR process
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Why in news
Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer announced the omission of 20 lakh names from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to ensure electoral roll accuracy.
Background
The SIR process involved house-to-house enumeration across all 23 districts and 117 Assembly constituencies in Punjab. As of June 9, Punjab had 2,14,61,043 registered electors, with 9.63% of forms being uncollectable during the revision.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPunjab has 23 districts and 117 Assembly constituencies.
- FactApproximately 20 lakh names were omitted from the Punjab voter list during the first phase of the SIR.
- BodyThe Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the primary authority responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of periodic and intensive revision of electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- accuracy of voter data
- prevention of electoral fraud
- technological interventions in enumeration
- inclusive representation
Keywords: electoral integrity · Special Intensive Revision · voter list maintenance · democratic transparency
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