Voter Mismatch: ASDDO List Matches 2024 Votes in Bengaluru Urban
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Why in news
A data mismatch in Bengaluru Urban's voter list suggests that the number of voters categorized as 'Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others' (ASDDO) exceeds the number of votes cast in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data for Bengaluru Urban shows that in Bengaluru South, 53.34% of the electorate voted in 2024, while 50.5% are currently listed under the ASDDO category. Similar discrepancies were noted in the Central and North constituencies.
Facts for Prelims
- FactASDDO: A category in voter list revision including Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead, and Others.
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for voter list maintenance.
- FactThe discrepancy was identified in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of periodic and accurate voter list revisions in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- integrity of democratic mandate
- technological interventions for deduplication
- transparency in voter deletion processes
Keywords: electoral integrity · voter list maintenance · transparency · democratic accountability
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