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BJD MP Patra raises concerns over alleged deletion of 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha

BJD MP Patra raises concerns over alleged deletion of 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha

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Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday raised serious concerns about the possible deletion of nearly 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha. The issue is linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, reported ANI. “9.8 lakh electors deleted in pre-SIR exercise in Odisha”: BJD MP Sasmit Patra urges inquiry, transparency Read @ANI Story| https://t.co/rKNysi5A0s #SasmitPatra #Odisha #SIR pic.twitter.com/VbdlJREgIw — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) April 21, 2026 In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Patra urged the Election Commission to ensure that no voter is removed without proper जांच (inquiry) and transparency, reported ANI. Concerns over process and transparency Patra said that while updating electoral rolls is important, the scale and method of the current exercise are worrying. He noted, “approximately 9.8 lakh electors have been identified for potential deletion… the scale, pattern, and process raise serious concerns.” He also claimed there is early evidence suggesting possible irregularities. According to him, there is a “real risk of wrongful disenfranchisement,” meaning eligible voters could be …

Fate of 8 lakh voters to be revealed| India News

Fate of 8 lakh voters to be revealed| India News

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A final supplementary list of all remaining voters under review as part of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal will be published tonight, the Election Commission has told the Supreme Court. The number of such voters remaining under adjudication is around 8 lakh. An electoral officer demonstrates the functioning of voting machines during a training programme for officials ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections scheduled for April 23. (PTI) Those whose names do not appear in the supplementary list will now have to approach tribunals for redressal. However, uncertainty remains over when the tribunals will begin functioning. After the EC published its eighth supplementary list on April 3, it said has disposed of around 52 lakh cases under adjudication. Work for the remaining nearly 8 lakh applicants was in progress and was expected to be completed within the next four days, an EC official had said, essentially meaning April 7. Voting day nears Over 60 lakh names were under scrutiny after the final draft rolls were published. The adjudication is …

Tamil Nadu’s final voter roll at 56.7mn, 11.6% drop from pre-SIR| India News

Tamil Nadu’s final voter roll at 56.7mn, 11.6% drop from pre-SIR| India News

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday published the final voter roll for Tamil Nadu after the months-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR), excising nearly one in 10 names from the electorate of the southern state that goes to the polls this summer. On October 27, before SIR began, Tamil Nadu had 64.11 million electors. (ANI/Representative) Chief electoral officer Archana Patnaik said that the final voter roll comprised 56.71 million people, roughly 11.6% less than the pre-SIR strength of 64.11 million. Urban districts saw the maximum share of deletions with state capital Chennai leading the pack with nearly a third of its electorate excised. “Following the SIR, the final electoral roll now comprises approximately 56.71 million voters, with a significant number of ineligible names removed to enhance the accuracy of the list. We urge all electors to verify their details and use the ongoing continuous updation process to ensure their inclusion ahead of the elections,” Patnaik said. On October 27, before SIR began, Tamil Nadu had 64.11 million electors. This decreased 15.2% to 54.38 million …