Election Commission concludes SIR exercise in Haryana, excludes 9.7 lakh voters
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India concluded a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Haryana, resulting in the exclusion of 9.7 lakh voters to ensure electoral roll integrity.
Background
The SIR exercise in Haryana targeted a total of 2.06 crore registered electors. In Gurgaon and Faridabad, the digitization rate was notably lower (approx. 70-72%) compared to the statewide average of 83.61%.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
- FactOver 9.7 lakh voters were excluded from the Haryana electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.
- FactThe statewide digitization completion rate for Haryana's electoral rolls reached 83.61%.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revision in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and the challenges faced in urban voter digitization.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Mitigating risks of duplicate entries and 'ghost voters' through field enumeration.
- Urban-Rural disparity: Lower digitization rates in urban hubs like Gurgaon and Faridabad due to high population mobility.
- Administrative bottleneck: Challenges in real-time updating of voter data for migrant populations in industrial corridors.
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Demographic Shift · Data Digitization · Constitutional Mandate · Voter Awareness
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