With reference to the electoral roll revision in Karnataka, consider the following statements: 1. A total of 99.32 lakh names were struck off from the voter list. 2. The number of dead voters removed from the list was 80.62 lakh. 3. The revision resulted in the electorate decreasing from 5,54,32,314 to 4,55,00,011. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Karnataka removes 99.32 lakh names from electoral roll after Special Intensive Revision

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims· 27 October 2026

Electoral roll integrity and periodic revisions: a relevant GS2 topic on democratic processes.

Why in news

The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka published the final electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision, resulting in the removal of over 99.32 lakh names from the voter list.

Background

The electorate in Karnataka decreased from 5,54,32,314 to 4,55,00,011 following the revision. Deletions included 16.39 lakh dead voters and 80.62 lakh individuals who shifted residence.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal names struck off from the Karnataka voter list: 99.32 lakh
FactNumber of dead voters removed: 16.39 lakh
FactNumber of voters removed due to shifting residence: 80.62 lakh
FactTotal Form-7 applications filed by Electoral Registration Officers: 61,059
BodyChief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the authority responsible for publishing the final electoral roll

Prelims practice question

With reference to the electoral roll revision in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

A total of 99.32 lakh names were struck off from the voter list.
The number of dead voters removed from the list was 80.62 lakh.
The revision resulted in the electorate decreasing from 5,54,32,314 to 4,55,00,011.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The number of dead voters removed was 16.39 lakh.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Risk of arbitrary deletions without stated reasons in Form-7 filings
Administrative efficiency: Challenges in tracking migratory populations and mortality data
Inclusivity: Balancing the removal of ineligible voters with the right to suffrage

Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Form-7 · Democracy · Voter List Integrity

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