Punjab electorate grows 3.64% to 2,01,00,727 electors in final electoral rolls
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Demographic shifts and electoral roll integrity: a GS2 Polity case study on inclusive representation.
Why in news
The Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab published the final electoral rolls for all 117 Assembly constituencies, showing a 3.64% growth in the electorate.
Background
The final electoral roll for Punjab includes 2,01,00,727 electors across 117 Assembly constituencies. The roll comprises 1,03,76,026 males, 97,24,195 females, and 506 third gender electors.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPunjab electorate size: 2,01,00,727 electors in the final roll published on October 12, 2026
- FactGender distribution: 1,03,76,026 males, 97,24,195 females, and 506 third gender electors
- FactUnrecorded electors: 13.60 lakh people were excluded due to relocation or death
- PostAnindita Mitra serves as the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab
Prelims practice question
How many third gender electors are included in the final electoral roll of Punjab?
- (a)13,600
- (b)5,060
- (c)50,600
- (d)506
Show answer
Answer: (d) 506 — The final electoral roll for Punjab includes 506 third gender electors.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and addressing demographic shifts.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Challenges in reconciling real-time migration and mortality data with static electoral rolls
- Inclusivity: Ensuring representation of marginalized groups and third gender electors in the voting process
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Demographic Shift · Universal Adult Franchise · Data Integrity · Special Intensive Revision
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