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Odisha draft rolls delete over 20 lakh voter names
NDTV··6 Jul
The Election Commission published Odisha's draft electoral rolls on July 5, 2026, after Special Intensive Revision enumeration from May 30 to June 28. More than 20 lakh names were deleted from lists frozen at 3.33 crore voters on May 20. The roll now features 3.13 crore voters including 1.60 crore men, 1.53 crore women and 2,775 third gender people.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Odisha voters must check draft rolls before August 4 deadline.
- Excluded voters can file claims through BLOs or the ECINET app.
- Electoral roll changes directly affect voting rights in future elections.
What's Happening
- Draft electoral rolls published on July 5 after SIR enumeration.
- Over 20 lakh names deleted from 3.33 crore voter base.
- Final electoral roll will be published on September 6.
Electoral Context
- Special Intensive Revision ran from May 30 to June 28.
- 147 EROs and 994 assistant EROs will scrutinise claims.
- Opposition parties dispute the scale of voter deletions.
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