Karnataka electoral rolls slash 1.08 crore voters in unprecedented 19.5% drop
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Why in news
Karnataka's draft electoral rolls showed an unprecedented 19.5% decline in voters following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka resulted in the deletion of 1.08 crore names from the electoral rolls. The total voter count dropped from 5.54 crore to 4.46 crore across 224 Assembly Constituencies.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka saw a 19.5% decline in electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- FactThe total number of voters in Karnataka was reduced from 5.54 crore to 4.46 crore.
- FactThe revision affected 224 Assembly Constituencies in the state.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance 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 democratic process
- technological interventions for verification
- impact of high deletion rates on voter turnout
Keywords: electoral integrity · Special Intensive Revision · voter disenfranchisement · democratic accountability
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