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Election Commission Reveals Why 130 Million Names Were Deleted From Voter List
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News18•07-10-2026, 15:23
Election Commission Reveals Why 130 Million Names Were Deleted From Voter List
- •The Election Commission clarified that 133.9 million names were categorized under ASDD during the Special Intensive Revision.
- •Deletions included absent, permanently shifted, deceased, and duplicate voters verified by over 1 million BLOs.
- •The ECI emphasized that being on the ASDD list does not permanently strip anyone of their voting rights.
- •Voters whose names were omitted can easily apply for re-inclusion anytime by submitting Form 6.
Key Questions Answered
During the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission placed a large number of verified names into the ASDD category because individuals were identified as absent, permanently shifted, deceased, or registered at multiple locations.
If an eligible voter's name has been inadvertently omitted from the electoral roll, they can submit claims and objections during the designated one-month window and request to get their name added using Form-6.
The Election Commission provides a provision to submit formal objections if an ineligible voter's name is found included in the electoral list.
