SIR 2.0: Nearly 6.5 crore electors removed from draft rolls of nine States, three UTs
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) removed 6.5 crore names from draft electoral rolls during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise to ensure list accuracy.
Background
The ECI removed 6.5 crore electors from draft rolls across nine states and three Union Territories. The total number of electors on the revised list is 44.4 crore, reduced from 50.9 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal electors on the revised list: 44.4 crore
- FactTotal electors removed during SIR: 6.5 crore
- BodyECI: Responsible for conducting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- FactSIR exercise conducted across states since November 4, 2025
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Addressing discrepancies caused by lower enumeration form collection in urban areas
- Logistical hurdles: Challenges in maintaining real-time voter database updates across diverse rural-urban landscapes
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Democracy · Data Integrity · Election Commission of India
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