Nearly 2.5 Crore Names Left Out As Maharashtra, Delhi Publish SIR Draft Voter Roll; Sept 30 Deadline For Raising Objections
Eligible voters whose names are missing can submit Form-6 with supporting documents during the month-long claims and objections window, reports Ashutosh Jha.
Published : August 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM IST
|Updated : September 1, 2026 at 3:18 PM IST
Mumbai/New Delhi: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has led to a major reduction in the number of voters listed in the draft rolls of Maharashtra and Delhi.
In the national capital, of the 1,45,10,299 registered voters before the exercise, 97,53,577 names remain in the revised draft roll, while 47,56,722 names have been deleted/omitted. On the other hand, in Maharashtra, the draft electoral roll published by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) shows that the number of voters has fallen from nearly 9.78 crore before the SIR exercise to 7.71 crore in the draft roll, suggesting that more than two crore (2,06,88,487) names have been left out.
The Election Commission has given voters a window from August 31 to September 30, 2026, to check their names and file claims or objections. The final electoral rolls for both Maharashtra and Delhi are scheduled to be published on November 4, 2026.
Over 2.06 Crore Names Left Out In Maha; Max Deletions In Mumbai
The Office of Maharashtra CEO published the draft electoral roll for SIR 2026 in accordance with the Election Commission of India's directions.
Before the intensive revision, Maharashtra had 9,78,54,049 voters. After the SIR exercise, the draft roll has 7,71,65,562 voters, meaning 2,06,88,487 names have been left out. The draft list has 3,95,89,905 male voters, 3,75,72,570 female voters and 3,087 transgender voters.
The main reasons being cited for exclusion include voters being absent, having shifted, being deceased or having duplicate registrations. Names of voters who did not submit their enumeration forms were also left out of the draft roll.
Within Maharashtra, Mumbai recorded the highest number of deletions, at around 36 lakh. The large number of exclusions has made it important for voters to check the draft list and ensure that eligible voters have not been left out.
The Commission has shared the details of voters left out of the draft list, along with the reasons for their exclusion, on its official website.
Around 1.5 Crore Voters Can Re-Register
Maharashtra CEO S Chokkalingam said voters whose names were on the previous electoral roll but are missing from the draft list have been given a one-month opportunity to re-register. "After excluding deceased and duplicate entries, around 1.5 crore voters who were on the earlier roll but are missing from the draft roll will have an opportunity to register again," he said.
The information shared by the CEO also indicates that around 50 lakh names relating to deceased or duplicate/bogus entries have been permanently removed from the roll. These figures are part of the state's explanation of the SIR exercise.
The SIR draft roll has been prepared on the basis of enumeration forms submitted by voters, covering 78.86 percent of the electorate. The deadline for the exercise was extended three times to ensure maximum participation from voters.
Almost 1/3rd Names Deleted In Delhi
Meanwhile, Delhi's draft electoral roll has also been officially published, revealing a major change in the capital's voter count following the SIR exercise. The number of voters has fallen from 1,45,10,299 before the SIR exercise to 97,53,577 in the draft electoral roll. A total of 47,56,722 names have been left out.
The revised draft roll includes 49,88,993 male voters, 47,64,137 female voters and 447 third-gender voters. The SIR data also provides details of young and elderly voters. The 18-19 age group has 1,03,870 voters, representing newly eligible young voters. The number of voters aged 85 years and above stands at 40,871. Among them, 189 voters are aged 100 years or above
Of the names removed, 43,32,775 were classified as voters who had permanently shifted from their registered addresses, 2,82,412 were removed following reports of deaths and 1,41,535 were identified as duplicate entries.
The large-scale revision has triggered political activity in the capital, with parties assessing the possible impact of the changes ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.
According to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)'s office, the SIR exercise was undertaken to make the electoral rolls more transparent, error-free, and up to date.
As part of the exercise, officials examined voter records to identify people who had permanently shifted from their registered addresses, deceased voters, and duplicate entries where names were registered at more than one location.
The removal of so many names has triggered activity among political parties in Delhi. The BJP, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party are assessing the changes and their possible impact on their respective voter bases.
Electoral Constituencies Show Significant Differences In Voter Numbers
Matiala Assembly Constituency (AC-34) is Delhi's largest constituency by registered voters, with 3,33,057 voters. It also has the highest number of polling stations, with 430. At the other end, Delhi Cantt Assembly Constituency (AC-38) is the smallest, with 41,654 voters and 90 polling stations.
Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Sharma said citizens whose names are missing from the draft roll or whose details contain errors can file claims or objections by September 30.
The notice stage and disposal of claims and objections will be completed by October 29, following which the final electoral roll will be published on November 4, 2026.
The district administration and Election Commission have appealed to all eligible citizens to check their entries in the draft roll
What Election Commission Said
The Election Commission has clarified that people whose names are missing from the draft roll need not panic. Eligible voters can file claims and objections during the prescribed period to seek inclusion in the electoral roll.
According to the CEO's office, the process of filing claims and objections against the draft roll has begun and will remain open until September 30.
After the claims and objections are examined and disposed of, the final electoral roll will be published on November 4, 2026.
The administration has appealed to political parties, Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and members of the public to check the draft roll. If any eligible voter's name was inadvertently left out, the person can submit the required form within the prescribed period.
What To Do If Your Name Is Missing
If your name or the name of someone you know is missing from the new draft roll, the Election Commission has provided an opportunity to seek inclusion.
Those whose names are not included can submit Form 6 along with a declaration form and the required documents between August 31 and September 30.
People applying online can visit the Election Commission's official voter services portal, voters.eci.gov.in. Those without an account can click on "Sign Up", enter their mobile number and complete the registration process.
After logging in, applicants can select the "Fill Form 6" option and provide the required details, including their name, address and date of birth.
Applicants must also upload documents supporting their identity, age, and address. Documents listed in the supplied information include a birth certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence or Class 10/12 board certificate as proof of age.
For proof of residence, you may submit documents such as an electricity or water bill, passport, bank passbook, or Aadhaar card, along with a passport-size photograph.
For offline applications, voters can contact their local Booth Level Officer (BLO) to obtain a hard copy of Form 6. After filling it out and attaching photocopies of the required documents, voters can submit the form directly to the BLO.
The claim and objection period is from August 31 to September 30, while the final electoral roll will be published on November 4.
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