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Economist Surjit Bhalla decodes the mathematics behind missing voter data
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News18•18-10-2026, 21:46
Economist Surjit Bhalla decodes the mathematics behind missing voter data
- •Renowned economist Surjit Bhalla has exposed the truth behind the sensational figure of 13 crore removed voters.
- •Bhalla explained that the draft stage figure includes legitimately deleted names due to death, relocation, and duplication.
- •Data indicates that around 7 million voters might have been removed without a clear explanation across completed states.
- •India does not mandate compulsory voting or registration, making 100 percent voter registration impossible.
Key Questions Answered
Surjit Bhalla explained that the 13 crore figure comes from the draft stage and includes legitimately removed names due to death, relocation, duplication, or individuals who could not be traced.
Bhalla calculated that approximately 7 million (70 lakh) voters across completed revision states may have been removed without a clear explanation.
Voting and registration are not mandatory in India, and many individuals choose not to register themselves, meaning not every adult will be on the voter list.
