Uttar Pradesh Leads in Voter Roll Revisions: 7.36 Crore Electors Deleted in Phase 2 of SIR
7.36 Crore Deletions, 5 Crore Hearing Notices: Phase 2 Of SIR Concludes
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The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in India has concluded, resulting in 7.36 crore deletions from electoral rolls, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest at 2.89 crore. The exercise faced legal challenges and political scrutiny, particularly from opposition parties, as it prepares for upcoming elections.
- 01Uttar Pradesh had the highest deletions at 2.89 crore electors.
- 02A total of 7.36 crore electors were deleted across nine states and three Union Territories.
- 03The SIR Phase 2 is noted as the largest electoral roll revision globally.
- 04Approximately 5 crore hearing notices were issued to electors with discrepancies.
- 05Political opposition has raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of the revision process.
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The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in India has concluded, marking a significant electoral roll revision effort. Uttar Pradesh led the country with 2.89 crore deletions out of a total of 7.36 crore across nine states and three Union Territories. This phase, described as the world's largest electoral roll revision, took nearly six months, significantly longer than the three-month duration of the Bihar SIR. The process faced legal challenges from opposition-ruled states, including West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, which have raised concerns about potential voter exclusion and the transparency of the revision. Approximately 5 crore hearing notices were issued to electors with discrepancies, reflecting a high level of public engagement. The political implications are critical as states with significant deletions are set to vote in upcoming elections on April 23 and 29. The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for Phase 3 of the SIR soon.
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The deletion of a significant number of voters may affect electoral outcomes in key states, potentially altering representation.
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