Pune SIR: Over 28.68 Lakh Voters Remain 'Uncollectable'; 68.4% EFs Digitised

Pune district has faced challenges in updating its electoral rolls, with over 28.68 lakh voters now classified as "uncollectable" under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, according to the latest report released by the District Election Office on Wednesday morning. The digitisation of Elector Forms (EFs) reached 62.11 lakh voters, or approximately 68.4% of the total 90.80 lakh electors in the district.

The remaining 31.6% of voters are marked as "uncollectable" due to enumeration forms that could not be collected or digitised during the SIR exercise.

The issue of "uncollectable" voters is particularly pronounced in urban constituencies such as Hadapsar, Khadakwasala, and Chinchwad, where the number of uncollectable voters exceeds 2.7 lakhs each. Khadakwasala leads with 2,78,094 uncollectable voters, followed by Hadapsar with 2,98,391 and Chinchwad with 2,70,044. In terms of the share of the electorate, Khadakwasala has the highest proportion with 46.6%, while Kothrud and Hadapsar follow closely with 46.2% and 45.8% respectively.

Some constituencies show lower figures, such as Ambegaon with only 41,490 uncollectable voters and Junnar with 46,971. The discrepancies between the earlier ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate) category figures and the current "uncollectable" voters highlight ongoing challenges in the digitisation process. Officials have clarified that such discrepancies do not automatically mean a voter's record is incorrect, as logical errors can arise due to various reasons, including differences in age records and errors in mapping.

The administration aims to resolve these anomalies through hearings and consultations with voters via Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The final electoral roll is expected to be published on October 27 after a claims and objections period until September 23.