Voter rolls shrink over 15% in states where SIR phase‑3 drafts released
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Since 2024, voter lists in several Indian states have shrunk by more than 15% after the release of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) phase‑3 draft rolls. Maharashtra saw the largest absolute drop, losing nearly 16 million electors, while Delhi and Chandigarh experienced the steepest percentage declines at 35.9% and 31.8% respectively. The reductions reflect the removal of millions of names from the rolls, raising concerns about voter eligibility and election integrity.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 60% left, 40% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are out
From 36 crore to 29.9 crore: SIR deletes 5.57 crore voter names
Right-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 5 outlets, only 0 are on the right of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu on ; 5 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, DNA India
Sources
- Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are out — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- From 36 crore to 29.9 crore: SIR deletes 5.57 crore voter names — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Delhi SIR: Omision of Election Commission? 11 lakh voters' names deleted before review begins — DNA India (center) ·
- Names of over 52,000 voters deleted from Sikkim’s electoral rolls after SIR — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- 1.85 lakh voters deleted from Manipur, Sikkim electoral rolls after SIR — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·