Uttar Pradesh SIR: Nearly 2.89 crore names deleted from draft voter list
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh with nearly 2.89 crore names deleted from the pre-SIR list.
Background
The draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh is expected to include 12.55 crore voters. The deletions account for approximately 18.70% of the total voters, primarily due to death, change of residence, or enrollment elsewhere.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNearly 2.89 crore names were deleted from the pre-SIR draft voter list in Uttar Pradesh.
- FactThe draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh is expected to include 12.55 crore voters.
- FactDeletions from the list account for roughly 18.70% of the total voters.
- FactForm 6 is the prescribed form for contesting the deletion of a name from the electoral roll.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of maintaining an accurate and updated electoral roll in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring the removal of deceased or relocated voters to prevent fraudulent voting
- Inclusivity vs Accuracy: Balancing the rapid inclusion of new voters with rigorous verification of eligibility
- Administrative transparency: Publicly inviting objections to deletions to uphold the right to suffrage
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Universal Adult Franchise · Voter List Revision · Election Commission of India · Democratic Integrity
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