Arunachal Pradesh has removed 1,69,459 names from its electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision. The draft electoral roll now lists 7,18,046 registered voters, with claims and objections open until August 20.
Arunachal Pradesh Releases Revised Draft Electoral Roll
The Election Department of Arunachal Pradesh has removed 1,69,459 names from the state’s electoral roll following a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aimed at improving the accuracy of voter records.
According to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain, the revised draft electoral roll now includes 7,18,046 registered voters. The revision processed forms from 80.91 per cent of the electorate listed in the previous roll.
The exercise is part of the Election Commission’s efforts to maintain an updated and accurate electoral database ahead of future elections.
Reasons for Removal of Voters
Officials said the deleted names fall under multiple categories identified during the verification process.
The breakdown includes:
- 25,573 deceased voters
- 54,678 untraceable or absent voters
- 78,980 voters who had shifted their residence
- 4,947 duplicate entries
- 5,281 names removed under other categories
The revision was carried out after field verification to ensure that the electoral roll reflects eligible and active voters.
Claims and Objections Open Until August 20
To ensure transparency, the Election Department has uploaded the list of deleted voters to the Chief Electoral Officer’s official website for public verification.
CEO Pawan Kumar Sain said that claims and objections can be submitted from July 21 to August 20, allowing eligible citizens to request corrections, additions or restoration of their names where necessary.
The process provides an opportunity for voters to verify their details before the electoral roll is finalised.
Registration Open for Newly Eligible Voters
The Election Department has also invited eligible citizens who are not included in the draft electoral roll to apply for registration.
Residents who attained or will attain the age of 18 years by July 1, 2026, can submit Form 6 to enrol as new voters.
To facilitate the process, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and dedicated help desks have been deployed across the state to assist citizens, particularly senior citizens and persons with disabilities, in completing registration formalities.
Final Electoral Roll to Be Published in September
The Election Department has announced that the final electoral roll will be published on September 22 after all claims and objections are examined and disposed of.
Officials have urged citizens to verify their details during the revision period to ensure that all eligible voters are included before the final list is released.
Key Takeaways
- Arunachal Pradesh has removed 1,69,459 names from its electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision.
- The revised draft electoral roll contains 7,18,046 registered voters.
- Deleted entries include deceased, shifted, duplicate and untraceable voters.
- Claims and objections can be submitted until August 20.
- The final electoral roll will be published on September 22.
FAQs
How many names were removed from the Arunachal Pradesh electoral roll?
A total of 1,69,459 names were removed following the Special Intensive Revision.
How many registered voters are included in the draft electoral roll?
The revised draft electoral roll contains 7,18,046 registered voters.
Until when can citizens submit claims and objections?
Claims and objections can be submitted from July 21 to August 20.
When will the final electoral roll be published?
The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on September 22 after all claims and objections have been processed.
