Assam Electoral Rolls See 10.56 Lakh Names Deleted After Special Revision
Over 10.56 lakh names deleted from Assam's draft electoral rolls after house-to-house verification.
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Assam's draft electoral rolls, published on Saturday, show a deletion of 10.56 lakh voter names following a special revision exercise by the Election Commission (EC) from November 22 to December 20. This intensive house-to-house verification aimed for an "accurate, transparent electoral roll." The deletions include 4.79 lakh deceased voters, 5.23 lakh shifted, and 53,619 duplicate entries.
This "special revision" in Assam differs from the "special intensive revision (SIR)" underway in 12 other states and UTs. Meanwhile, West Bengal has begun hearings for 32 lakh "unmapped" electors as part of its SIR, with 58.20 lakh names already struck off in an earlier phase.
मुख्य तथ्य
10.56 lakh names deleted from Assam's draft electoral rolls
4.79 lakh deceased, 5.23 lakh shifted, 53,619 duplicate entries
Special revision in Assam (Nov 22-Dec 20)
West Bengal hearings for 32 lakh 'unmapped' electors began
Total electors in Assam: 2,52,02,775 (including 93,021 'D voters')
Final electoral roll to be published on February 10
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Constitutional provisions related to the Election Commission of India (Article 324)
Powers and functions of the ECI, particularly concerning electoral rolls
Provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951, related to voter registration and electoral roll revision
Types of electoral roll revisions (annual, special, intensive) and their distinctions
Challenges in maintaining accurate electoral rolls and electoral reforms
Implications of large-scale deletions on citizenship, voting rights, and democratic participation, especially in the context of states like Assam with unique demographic challenges (e.g., NRC)
दृश्य सामग्री
Electoral Roll Revision Activities in India (Dec 2025)
This map highlights the states actively engaged in significant electoral roll revision exercises as of December 2025, as reported in the news. It differentiates between Assam's 'special revision' and the 'special intensive revision (SIR)' underway in other regions.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
Assam has recently undertaken a 'special revision' exercise, leading to the deletion of over 10.56 lakh names from its draft electoral rolls. This intensive house-to-house verification aimed at accuracy, identifying deceased, shifted, and duplicate voters.
This 'special revision' is distinct from the 'special intensive revision (SIR)' ongoing in 12 other states/UTs, including West Bengal, which is also seeing significant deletions and hearings for 'unmapped' electors. These exercises highlight the ECI's ongoing efforts to cleanse and update voter databases.
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and electoral rolls, consider the following statements: 1. The ECI is responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls for elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and Panchayats. 2. The Representation of the People Act, 1950, provides for the qualification of voters and the preparation of electoral rolls. 3. A 'special intensive revision' of electoral rolls typically involves house-to-house verification and is distinct from an 'annual summary revision'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. The ECI is responsible for elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. Elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are conducted by State Election Commissions, which are separate constitutional bodies. Statement 2 is correct. The Representation of the People Act, 1950, deals with the allocation of seats and delimitation of constituencies, and the preparation of electoral rolls. Statement 3 is correct. Special intensive revision involves detailed verification, often house-to-house, to ensure accuracy, while annual summary revision is a more routine update based on claims and objections.
2. In the context of electoral roll revisions in India, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Statement C is incorrect. The linking of Aadhaar with voter ID cards is voluntary, not mandatory. The Supreme Court has emphasized the voluntary nature of Aadhaar linkage in various contexts, and the Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, also specifies that Aadhaar linkage is for 'identification of electors and authentication of entries in electoral roll' and is voluntary. Statements A, B, and D are correct. The news itself mentions deletions due to death, shifting, and duplicates. The ECI has the power to conduct revisions as needed, and the process always involves a period for public claims and objections before final publication.
3. Consider the following types of electoral roll revisions: I. Annual Summary Revision II. Special Revision III. Intensive Revision Which of the above types of revisions are typically undertaken by the Election Commission of India to ensure the accuracy and completeness of electoral rolls?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three types of revisions – Annual Summary Revision, Special Revision, and Intensive Revision – are methods employed by the Election Commission of India to update and maintain accurate electoral rolls. Annual Summary Revision is a routine yearly exercise. Special Revision is undertaken when specific circumstances necessitate it (like the one in Assam). Intensive Revision (or Special Intensive Revision as mentioned in the news for other states) involves a more thorough, often house-to-house, verification process. The news article explicitly mentions 'special revision' in Assam and 'special intensive revision (SIR)' in other states, highlighting their use alongside the regular annual process.
4. Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with the superintendence, direction, and control of elections, including the preparation of electoral rolls?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President, in the Election Commission. Article 320 deals with functions of Public Service Commissions. Article 326 deals with adult suffrage. Article 329 bars interference by courts in electoral matters.
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