Vijayapura Electoral Roll Revision Removes 14% Voters in Draft List
A recent Special Intensive Revision in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district has resulted in the exclusion of over 2.97 lakh voter names from the draft electoral rolls, representing a 14 percent decrease compared to previous voter records. District authorities have made the draft list public across administrative offices and set a deadline for claims and objections.
What Happened
In accordance with directions issued by the Election Commission of India, district election authorities in Vijayapura carried out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the local electoral registers. Following this exercise, the newly published draft list reflects a significant drop in registered voters.
Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Anand K. announced the details in Vijayapura, confirming that the earlier electoral roll contained 19,82,114 voters. The revised draft list currently features 16,84,968 voters, which is a reduction of 2,97,146 names. These removed names have been placed under the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and others (ASDDOs) category.
Key Highlights
- Total reduction: 2,97,146 voter names were removed, accounting for a 14 percent drop from the prior roll.
- Revised voter count: The draft electoral register now contains 16,84,968 voters, down from the earlier figure of 19,82,114.
- Reason for omission: The excluded records have been compiled into the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and others (ASDDOs) list.
- Locations of publication: The draft list is accessible for public verification at all Tahsildar offices, taluk offices, and gram panchayats throughout the district.
- Correction deadline: Voters and representatives of political parties may review the lists and submit claims or objections until September 23.
- Application process: Eligible individuals omitted from the list can apply for inclusion using Form 6 through Booth Level Officers (BLOs), Voter Registration Officers, or the online Voter Service Portal.
- Eligibility for new voters: Young citizens attaining 18 years of age by October 1, 2026, are eligible to apply for registration.
Why This Matters
The cleanup under the Special Intensive Revision helps ensure that voter rolls accurately reflect the active resident population by removing duplicate records, individuals who have shifted or passed away, and entries with unconfirmed voter presence. Because a substantial portion of names—14 percent—was excluded, verifying the draft list gives eligible local citizens an opportunity to correct accidental omissions and maintain their voting eligibility ahead of future elections.
What to Watch Next
Residents and political party representatives in Vijayapura have until September 23 to inspect the published draft rolls and lodge claims or formal objections. Those who find their names excluded, as well as prospective voters turning 18 by October 1, 2026, must complete and submit Form 6 through the designated physical or digital channels before the cutoff date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were nearly 2.97 lakh names excluded from the Vijayapura voter list?
The names were omitted following the Special Intensive Revision ordered by the Election Commission of India. These entries were transferred to the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and others (ASDDOs) list.
Where can citizens inspect the draft electoral list?
The draft electoral roll has been placed for public review at all Tahsildar offices, taluk offices, and gram panchayats in Vijayapura district.
How can excluded eligible voters get their names back on the roll?
Eligible individuals can submit Form 6 through their local Booth Level Officers (BLOs), Voter Registration Officers, or digitally via the Voter Service Portal.
What is the final date to file claims or objections?
Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Anand K. stated that the deadline for submitting claims, objections, and applications for inclusion is September 23.
Source: Information reported by The Hindu based on statements by Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Anand K.