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Andaman & Nicobar Voter List Finalized at 2.58 Lakh After Intensive Cleanup

The Election Commission has published the final electoral roll for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, setting the total electorate at 2,58,040. The special intensive revision, involving 100% physical verification, led to the removal of a substantial number of ineligible voters from the initial list. The final roll includes key demographics such as over 4,000 first-time voters and more than 2,250 persons with disabilities. The sanitized list is now available for public inspection at all polling stations across the Union Territory.

Key Points: Andaman & Nicobar Final Voter Roll: 2.58 Lakh Electors

  • Final electorate at 2.58 lakh
  • Over 64k ineligible names removed
  • 100% physical verification by BLOs
  • 4,070 first-time voters registered
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands SIR: UT's final voter base stands at 2.58 lakh after revision

Andaman & Nicobar Islands' final electoral roll stands at 2,58,040 voters after a special revision that removed over 64,000 ineligible names.

"The exercise resulted in the identification and deletion of a substantial number of ineligible voters - L. Kumar, CEO"

Shri Vijaya Puram, Feb 21

The Election Commission of India on Saturday published the final electoral roll for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands after completing the Special Intensive Revision exercise, with the Union Territory's final electorate now standing at 2,58,040.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chief Electoral Officer L. Kumar stated that the exercise resulted in the identification and deletion of a substantial number of ineligible voters, including deceased individuals, permanent out-migrants, and duplicate enrollments.

The demographic breakdown of the final figure of 2,58,040 electorates comprises 1,30,415 male voters, 1,27,622 female voters, and three third-gender voters. District-wise, South Andaman leads with 1,60,988 voters, followed by North and Middle Andaman with 74,475, and Nicobar district with 22,577.

The electoral roll revision, conducted from October 27, 2025, to February 21, 2026, involved a total physical verification of voters to ensure a sanitised and accurate electoral database.

This comprehensive verification was achieved through 100 per cent physical checks, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) personally delivering and collecting enumeration forms, the CEO's statement noted.

According to official data, the initial voter count of 3,10,404 as of October last year saw a significant reduction during the enumeration phase.

The draft roll, published on December 23, 2025, removed 64,014 ineligible names. During the subsequent claims and objections period from December 12, 2025, to January 22, 2026, the commission added 16,919 eligible voters while dropping another 5,269.

The final rolls highlight key voter segments, including 4,070 first-time voters in the 18-19 age bracket.

Additionally, the list features 2,255 persons with disabilities (PwD) and 679 elderly electors aged above 85 years.

Officials confirmed that the final roll is displayed at all polling stations this weekend and will remain available for public inspection at voter facilitation centres for seven days.

First-time voters and those who applied for corrections will receive their Elector's Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) via BLOs at their residential addresses.

The commission further informed that those who turned 18 on January 1, 2026, but missed the revision, alongside prospective electors maturing by October 2026, can still apply for inclusion through the official portal or the ECINET mobile app.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's heartening to see 4,070 first-time voters registered! Engaging our youth in the democratic process from the start is so important. I hope they all exercise their franchise. The gender ratio among voters also looks quite balanced, which is positive.
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Rohit P
While the effort is commendable, a reduction from 3.1 lakh to 2.58 lakh seems quite steep. Were the previous rolls that inaccurate? It makes one question the data management in earlier years. Still, better late than never to get it right.
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Ananya R
The inclusion of PwD and elderly voters is specifically mentioned, which is good. Democracy should be accessible to all. I hope the BLOs ensure these groups face no issues in actually casting their vote on election day.
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David E
Interesting data. The population distribution across the districts is stark. South Andaman has more voters than the other two districts combined. Shows where the development and population centers are in the islands.
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Kavya N
The 100% physical verification by BLOs is a massive task, especially in an island territory. Hats off to their dedication. This is how we strengthen our electoral integrity. Jai Hind!

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