Karnataka electoral rolls drop to 4.46 crore after removing 1.07 crore names
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Why in news
Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer announced a significant reduction in the state's electoral rolls following the removal of over 1 crore names marked as ASDDO.
Background
The Karnataka electoral roll dropped from over 5.53 crore to 4.46 crore voters. The removal involved 1.07 crore names categorized as ASDDO (absent, shifted, duplicate, dead, others).
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka's revised electoral roll stands at 4.46 crore voters.
- FactASDDO category includes absent, shifted, duplicate, dead, and other ineligible voters.
- BodyThe Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the authority responsible for preparing and maintaining electoral rolls.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of maintaining accurate electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and the challenges faced in identifying ineligible voters.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- integrity of the franchise
- technological interventions for verification
- logistical challenges in rural areas
- transparency in voter deletion
Keywords: electoral integrity · voter disenfranchisement · data purification · democratic process
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