Draft electoral rolls published in Dharwad district with 13.54 lakh voters
As many as 2,68,015 voter names have been left out of the draft rolls
The draft electoral rolls for Dharwad district, part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the 2026 electoral rolls, have been published. The rolls include 13,53,946 voters, constituting 83.48% of the 16,21,961 voters on the previous lists. Deputy Commissioner and District Electoral Officer Snehal R. disclosed that 2,68,015 names were omitted from the draft rolls, including 52,791 deceased voters, 1,25,287 who have permanently migrated, 27,185 duplicate entries, and 62,079 unaccounted individuals.
Another 673 names were excluded under other categories. The public has until September 23 to file objections. Eligible voters can submit Form 6 to the Electoral Registration Officers, Assistant EROs, or Booth Level Officers for inclusion. Those absent at 18 years of age on October 1, 2026, can register through the same process. Corrections or transfers within the same assembly constituency can also be made.
The drafts are available at polling stations, local offices, and online. Political parties and eligible voters are encouraged to cooperate with the administration for a smooth revision process. A meeting with party representatives was held to inform them about the publication.
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