Special Intensive Revision claims phase to end on January 18; more than 12.8 lakh electors seek inclusion in rolls
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Why in news
The Election Commission reported that over 12.8 lakh electors in Tamil Nadu submitted applications for inclusion in the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) phase.
Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) period in Tamil Nadu ends on January 18. During this period, nearly 97.37 lakh electors were deleted, reducing the state's electorate to 5.43 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 12.8 lakh electors in Tamil Nadu submitted Forms 6 and 6A for inclusion during the SIR.
- FactNearly 97.37 lakh electors were deleted from the electorate during the SIR.
- FactThe size of the electorate in Tamil Nadu was reduced to 5.43 crore following the revision.
- FactOver 32,000 forms were submitted for exclusion from the electoral roll.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and the challenges in maintaining accurate voter data.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Challenges in identifying and removing deceased or shifted voters from the rolls
- Inclusion barriers: Procedural hurdles for marginalized groups to access Form 6 and 6A
- Political mediation: Role of party agents in facilitating individual voter applications
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Voter Inclusion · Democracy Integrity · Election Commission
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