Haryana, Andhra Pradesh rolls show 1.13 crore deletions

The Election Commission of India published draft electoral rolls for Haryana and Andhra Pradesh on July 31, 2026, after removing millions of names during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. In Haryana, approximately 33.8 lakh voters (16.38% of the electorate) were excluded, while Andhra Pradesh saw about 44.9 lakh deletions (10.78%), bringing the total number of removals across ten states and union territories in the third phase of the SIR to over 1.13 crore.

The deletions were conducted on three primary grounds: voters being permanently shifted or absent from their registered addresses, voters listed as deceased, and voters enrolled at multiple locations. In Haryana, officials noted 24.13 lakh voters had shifted or were absent, 7.66 lakh were marked deceased, and 2.04 lakh were duplicate entries. Similarly, in Andhra Pradesh, 22.30 lakh were removed for shifting or absence, 15.22 lakh were deceased, and 7.37 lakh were duplicate registrations. The enumeration phase for both states concluded on July 24.

The exercise is part of a nationwide Special Intensive Revision aimed at ensuring accurate and transparent voter lists. A window for claims and objections is now open,...