Election Commission flags 48.9 lakh Bengaluru voters for potential electoral roll deletion
The Election Commission of India has identified approximately 48.9 lakh voters in Bengaluru, representing 47.08 percent of the city's electorate, for potential deletion or further scrutiny. These voters have been classified under the Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others category as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Residents have reported finding their names on this list despite having previously submitted the required verification forms to booth level officers.
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What Happened
The Chief Electoral Office of Karnataka has published an assembly constituency-wise list of voters flagged for potential removal from the electoral rolls. The classification, known as ASDDO, includes individuals identified as absent, shifted, duplicate, dead, or others. Data indicates that the Bommanahalli constituency faces the highest impact, with over 57 percent of its mapped voters flagged during the enumeration phase.
Some residents have expressed concern after discovering their names on the list despite having completed and submitted the necessary enumeration forms to their local booth level officers. The ongoing Special Intensive Revision process requires voters to verify their details to avoid being removed from the final electoral rolls. Officials have indicated that the list is subject to further scrutiny before final deletions are processed.
Key Facts
- Approximately 48.9 lakh voters in Bengaluru have been flagged for potential deletion.
- The flagged voters account for 47.08 percent of the city's total electorate.
- The classification category is known as ASDDO, which stands for Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others.
- The Bommanahalli constituency has the highest percentage of flagged voters at 57.08 percent.
- The list was compiled based on information provided by booth level officers during an enumeration phase.
- Some voters reported their names were flagged despite submitting verification forms.
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