Only 3.9 Lakh Apply for Maharashtra Voter List Amid Two Crore Exclusions in Special Intensive Revision

Approximately 390,000 individuals have registered for inclusion on the electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Maharashtra during the past month, a period in which around two crore names were absent from the draft list. Among those removed from the rolls, 1.5 crore had been classified under the designations 'Absent' or 'Shifted', and fresh applications were anticipated from individuals falling within these two groups. Among the 3.9 lakh individuals who submitted applications for inclusion in the SIR voter roll, both those registering for the first time and those seeking reinstatement after being omitted from the August 31 draft list are represented. Submissions for both initial and renewal applications must be lodged by 12 October. By comparison, the Delhi Special Intensive Revision removed 47.6 lakh names from a prior roll of 1.45 crore electors, the Karnataka exercise struck off over a crore registrations, and the West Bengal revision saw nearly 91 lakh names excluded. The underlying factors driving elevated exclusion tallies differ across locations — temporary displacement tied to building redevelopment projects is frequently cited in Mumbai, whereas Bengaluru's numbers are often linked to the transient nature of its sizeable technology workforce. Authorities attributed the low voter registration figures to an absence of upcoming elections, which may have reduced public motivation to re-enrol. Officials noted that a portion of voters categorised as 'Absent' or 'Shifted' may have relocated permanently to other states. The Ganpati festival, which ran for 12 days, may have been a contributing factor in the holdup. A number of residents reported being unaware of the re-application process and unable to reach booth level officers (BLOs) for assistance. Eligible voters who are able to read and write may register through the ECI portal by completing Form 6 online. Voter assistance camps are scheduled to be established at every polling booth over the upcoming weekend. Applicants may alternatively hand in their paperwork to the BLO, a party-appointed booth level representative, or the electoral registration officer serving their district. Approximately 2.4 lakh submissions were logged for corrections to personal particulars — including name, age, and gender — on the draft electoral roll via Form 8, while around 5,000 requests were filed through Form 7 seeking deletion from the roll. Approximately 1.22 crore entries in the draft electoral roll were found to have discrepancies, including inconsistencies in recorded name, age, or gender, or could not be mapped to a constituency. Notices are currently being dispatched to approximately 1.2 crore voters by electoral authorities. In most instances, the electoral authority has stated that recipients of the notices will not need to attend in person to respond. Required documentation may be submitted through the ECI portal via an online submission process. Residents may also hand documents directly to the Booth Level Officer during home visits, while chief electoral officer S. Chockalingam noted that notices can be addressed by submitting the required paperwork to the BLO via WhatsApp. Where a hearing remains necessary under particular circumstances, permission may be granted for an adult relative to attend on the individual's behalf. Infrastructure supporting virtual hearings is set to be expanded and improved.

Only 3.9 Lakh Apply for Maharashtra Voter List Amid Two Crore Exclusions in Special Intensive Revision

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