The third phase of the Special Intensive Revision is being conducted in 16 states and 3 union territories in a staggered manner. The draft rolls for Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were published on Saturday, July 11. Across these five regions, a combined total of 23,82,014 voter names have been deleted from the draft lists, representing 6.39 percent of the 3.72 crore voters who were on the rolls before the SIR began. Voters in all five regions now have one month to submit claims and objections for inclusion or deletion of names from the draft list, and the final electoral rolls are scheduled to be published on September 11.
Why Did Dadra and Nagar Haveli And Daman and Diu See A Nearly 30% Voter Deletion Rate?
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu recorded the highest deletion rate among the five regions, with close to 30 percent of its 4.28 lakh voters removed from the draft rolls. Out of 1.26 lakh total deletions, the largest chunk, 96,199 names making up 22.5 percent of the entire electoral roll, were removed because booth level officers could not trace these voters or the voters remained absent and did not submit enumeration forms. A further 19,971 names or 4.62 percent were deleted because these voters had permanently shifted away from the union territory, while 7,267 or 1.7 percent were removed due to the death of those voters. Another 2,551 were found to be enrolled at multiple places, and 1,106 deletions were attributed to other reasons.
Odisha Voter Deletion: Why Were 20 Lakh Names Removed?
Odisha had the highest number of deletions in absolute terms, with 20.12 lakh names removed from a pre-SIR roll of 3.33 crore voters, resulting in a deletion rate of around 6 percent and a draft list of 3.13 crore. The biggest reason for deletions in Odisha was permanent shifting, with 10.07 lakh names removed because voters had moved away permanently. An additional 8.32 lakh were removed because those voters were found to be dead, while around 1.58 lakh deletions were due to names being enrolled in multiple places. Migration appears to be by far the dominant factor in Odisha’s deletions.
What Happened With Voter Deletions In Manipur?
 Manipur saw a deletion rate of 7.5 percent, with 1.58 lakh names removed from a total of 20.93 lakh voters. Around 1.08 lakh deletions were due to permanent shifting, making migration once again the largest driver. Another 43,000 voters were found to be dead and 7,394 were removed because their names appeared in more than one place on the rolls. The high deletion rate in Manipur is particularly notable given the ongoing violence and displacement the state has experienced in recent years, which critics argue may be a significant factor behind the large number of voters who could not be traced during the enumeration process.
How Did Mizoram And Sikkim Fare In The SIR Draft Rolls?
Mizoram recorded the lowest deletion rate among the five regions at 5.2 percent, with 46,162 names removed out of 8.75 lakh total voters, leaving 8.28 lakh names in the draft list. Of those deleted, 22,311 had permanently shifted away, 21,295 were declared dead, and 2,248 had their names registered in more than one location. The Election Commission of India did not share detailed data for Sikkim, making it difficult to assess the specific reasons behind deletions in that state.
What Should Voters Do If Their Name Has Been Removed Or Is Missing?
Voters whose names do not appear in the draft rolls should not panic immediately, as there is a one month window to raise objections or file claims for inclusion. Importantly, authorities have clarified that voters are only required to submit documents if their names are missing from the draft list, not as a blanket requirement. The final electoral rolls for all five regions, Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, are scheduled to be published on September 11, giving adequate time for the claims and objections process to be completed.
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