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Rajasthan Voter List Shock: 41.85 Lakh Names Deleted Amid Revision Drive

Rajasthan's Election Department has published a draft voter list with a massive 41.85 lakh names removed. The deletions are due to voters being marked as shifted, deceased, or enrolled in multiple places. If your name is missing, you can file a claim with documents between December 17 and January 15 to get it restored. The process aims to clean up the rolls while ensuring no eligible citizen loses their voting right.

Key Points: Rajasthan SIR Deletes 41.85 Lakh Voters, Notices for 11 Lakh

  • 41.85 lakh voters deleted for being absent, deceased, or duplicate
  • 11 lakh unmapped voters to receive SDM-level notices for documents
  • Claims period from Dec 17 to Jan 15 for wrongly deleted names
  • New voters can apply using Form-6; advance registration for youth
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Rajasthan SIR: 41.85 lakh voters' deleted, notices to be issued to 11 lakh

Rajasthan's draft voter list removes 41.85 lakh names. Check your status online; claims period open Dec 17. Notices issued to 11 lakh unmapped voters.

"No voter’s name will be permanently removed without a hearing. - Election Department"

Jaipur, Dec 16

Under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Rajasthan, the Election Department has released the draft list of voters whose names have been removed.

According to official data, a total of 41.85 lakh voters have been deleted from the electoral rolls for various reasons.

The draft voter list has been made public on the official website of the Election Department, allowing citizens to verify the status of their names.

Along with the draft list, the Election Department has released separate lists of voters who were found to be absent, permanently shifted, deceased and already enrolled elsewhere.

The draft findings show that 29.6 lakh voters (5.43 per cent) were marked as shifted or absent, 8.75 lakh (1.6 per cent) were found deceased, and 3.44 lakh voters (0.63 per cent) were enrolled at multiple places. Names of voters enrolled at more than one location will be retained at only one place.

The Election Department clarified that genuine voters whose names were deleted can be re-added during the claims and objections period from December 17, 2025, to January 15, 2026.

Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan clarified that individual notices will not be sent to voters whose names appear on the deleted list. However, if any eligible voter believes their name has been wrongly removed, they can file a claim with supporting documents to get it restored. About 11 lakh voters could not be mapped during the SIR process. These include individuals who were not covered in the previous SIR and those who failed to submit the required documents earlier. Notices will be issued to these voters at the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) level.

After receiving the notice, affected voters can submit the necessary certificates and apply for re-inclusion in the voter list. The draft voter list has been prepared at 41 districts, 199 Assembly constituencies and 61,136 polling stations.

To ensure transparency, the list will also be shared with all recognised political parties, enabling them to raise objections or suggestions within the stipulated time. New voters can apply now.

The Election Commission has also opened the process for adding new names to the voter list. All district collectors have been instructed to spread awareness so that citizens can verify their voter status. Those whose names are missing can apply using Form-6. Young citizens turning 18 years old by April 1, July 1, or October 1, 2026, can also apply in advance.

As per SIR rules, no voter’s name will be permanently removed without a hearing. A written order must be issued by the concerned SDM or Tehsildar. Voters can appeal first to the Collector and then to the Chief Electoral Officer.

The Election Department stated that this exercise aims to make the voter list accurate and up to date, ensuring that no eligible citizen is deprived of their voting rights.

During Rajasthan’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, enumeration forms were collected from 5.04 crore voters (92.34 per cent).

- IANS

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Priya S
My uncle's name was removed last year because he was marked 'shifted' even though he still lives at the same address! The process to get it back was so tedious. Hope this time the system is more careful. The notice period is crucial for people to rectify mistakes.
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Aman W
Transparency is key. Sharing the list with political parties is a good step to avoid bias. But 11 lakh voters not mapped? That's a significant oversight. The administration needs to do better door-to-door verification, especially in rural areas. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Jaipur, this is a timely reminder. I need to check my registration status. The online process should be made simpler. The article says we can apply using Form-6, but the website can be confusing for first-time users.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the intent is good, the execution often lacks. Sending notices to 11 lakh people at the SDM level? That's a logistical nightmare. Many, especially elderly, won't receive them. The EC should use SMS and local newspaper ads more aggressively for awareness.
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Kavya N
Good to see they are allowing appeals. The right to vote is fundamental. My cousin just turned 18 and is excited to vote for the first time. He has already applied. Young voters need to be proactive. Jai Hind!

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