Jharkhand strips 43.6 lakh voters from electoral rolls in transparency drive
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Why in news
The Jharkhand State Election Commission removed 43.6 lakh voters from electoral rolls to ensure transparency and accuracy during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Background
The Jharkhand State Election Commission removed 16.5% of voters (43.6 lakh) on August 5, 2026. The removals included 7 lakh deceased, 14 lakh untraceable, and 15 lakh shifted voters. The claims and objections phase runs from August 5 to September 4.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyState Election Commission: Responsible for preparing and revising electoral rolls in the state.
- FactJharkhand SIR: Removed 43.6 lakh voters, representing 16.5% of the total rolls.
- FactForm-6: The specific form used by eligible voters to register or add names to the electoral roll.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of periodic electoral roll revision in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and preventing electoral fraud.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- integrity of the franchise
- technological interventions for verification
- transparency in voter inclusion/exclusion
Keywords: electoral integrity · transparency · Special Intensive Revision · voter disenfranchisement · administrative efficiency
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