Over 6 crore names removed from draft voter lists in SIR phase 3
By United One News · AI-generated summary of 7 outlets' reporting
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The Election Commission’s third phase of the Special Intensive Revision deleted more than 6 crore entries across 16 states and three union territories, excluding about one‑third of Delhi voters.
- Deletions total roughly 6.15 crore, affecting 33 % of Delhi’s provisional roll.
- Exclusions include deceased persons and duplicate entries; affected voters can correct status until 30 Sept 2026.
- Deadline for finalising rolls was extended by up to 28 days in several states.
Covered by 7 outlets across the spectrum: 43% left, 43% center, 14% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Highlighted the high removal rates, noting Maharashtra’s 21 % cuts and stressing the large number of voters left off the provisional rolls. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Draft voter lists see over 6 crore deletions so far in SIR third phase
Center: Emphasised the scale of deletions, the procedural details of the SIR rollout, and the opportunity for citizens to rectify their status. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
SIR 3.0: Draft voter lists see over 6.15 crore deletions in 17 States, UTs
Right-leaning: Framed the purge as a self‑inflicted problem, suggesting the EC’s own actions caused the massive deletions, especially in Delhi. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
DC Edit | EC’s Six-crore Purge A Self-goal On SIR?
Right-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 7 outlets, only 1 are on the right of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu on ; 7 articles from 7 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (4): The Hindu, Indian Express, Scroll.in, The Federal
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Mint
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Draft voter lists see over 6 crore deletions so far in SIR third phase — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- SIR draft rolls see over 13 crore deletions so far, Delhi leads with 33% left out — Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Maharashtra SIR: 21% voters removed from draft list — Scroll.in (left-leaning) ·
- SIR 3.0: Draft voter lists see over 6.15 crore deletions in 17 States, UTs — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- DC Edit | EC’s Six-crore Purge A Self-goal On SIR? — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- SIR phase 3: States extend deadline for final voter rolls by up to 28 days — The Federal (left-leaning) ·
- Delhi SIR draft rolls: Why nearly 33% of voters excluded? Which 13 saw highest deletions? Check if you are one of them — Mint (center) ·