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Karnataka Publishes Draft Electoral Rolls; Over 1 Crore Names Deleted
More than 1.07 crore names have been removed from previous voter lists following a 49-day door-to-door verification drive across the state.
Karnataka has published its draft electoral rolls, indicating a total of 4.46 crore registered voters across the state. This updated list follows an extensive verification process that resulted in the deletion of over 1.07 crore names from the previous electoral rolls.
The names were categorised as 'Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead & Others' (ASDDO) after a comprehensive 49-day door-to-door verification exercise conducted by electoral officials. This significant update aims to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voter database ahead of upcoming elections.
Following the publication of the draft rolls, notices are slated to be issued to approximately 43.81 lakh voters whose names have been flagged. This notification process is set to commence from Monday and must be completed by October 22, allowing individuals to address any discrepancies regarding their inclusion or exclusion from the lists.
In areas identified with a high incidence of ASDDO names, special campaigns will be organised. These targeted efforts are designed to further verify voter information and ensure that all eligible citizens are accurately represented on the electoral rolls while removing invalid entries.
District-specific data also reflects these changes. In Dharwad district, for instance, the draft electoral rolls have been published with 13.54 lakh voters. Notably, 2,68,015 voter names were omitted from these draft rolls, underscoring the scale of the verification and deletion process across various regions of Karnataka.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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