SIR in Gujarat: 74 Lakh Voters Removed from Draft Electoral Rolls
The decision to carry out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Gujarat has led to the abrupt disappearance of almost 74 lakh voters from the state’s draft electoral rolls. According to officials’ reports to PTI, the already huge reduction in the total electorate amounts to 5.08 crore being cut down to 4.34 crore. The Election Commission reasons that the clean-up will remove deceased, duplicate, and migrated voters, but the enormity of the deletions has raised serious doubts. Is there a risk that genuine voters may be excluded as well? The draft rolls have been made public, and citizens are being urged to verify their names without delay. If you miss the deadline, you might lose your voting right without even knowing it.
EC Publishes Draft Rolls; 73.73 Lakh Names Struck Off In Gujarat
“Before the publication of the draft electoral rolls, a total of 5,08,43,436 voters were registered. After publication, the number has come down to 4,34,70,109,” Shukla said.
SIR In Gujarat: Categories Of Voters Omitted
The names removed from the draft electoral rolls fall under the following categories:
- Deceased voters: 18,07,278
- Absent voters: 9,69,662
- Permanently migrated voters: 40,25,553
- Voters registered at multiple locations: 3,81,470
- Others: 1,89,364
Timeline Of The SIR Exercise: Dates That Decide Your Vote
The clock has officially counted through Gujarat’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The clean-up drive started on November 4 and concluded on December 14, setting the stage for a dramatic change in the state’s voter list. With the draft electoral rolls now available, voters are in focus. Have you noticed something missing, such as your name? You have time, but not much of it. The Election Commission has allowed an important period for claims and objections until January 18. Think of it as your last checkpoint. If you miss this deadline, your removal from the voter list might become official, without a single vote being cast.
(With Inputs)