In Hassan, 79,778 to get notices as part of SIR
They include 23,641 people whose names could not be mapped, while discrepancies were found with regard to 56,137 names.
In the Hassan district, the number of registered voters has dropped by 1,67,285 in the draft voters' list and another 79,778 individuals will receive notices due to the Special Intensive Revision process. The district administration released the draft voters' list on August 24, with an initial voter count of 15,42,802. The revised total is now 13,75,517.
Of the 6,80,925 eligible voters, 6,94,559 are women and 6,80,925 are men. Deputy Commissioner K.S. Lathakumari announced that 79,778 people would be receiving notices, including those with unmapped names (23,641) and discrepancies in their details (56,137). To retain their name on the final list, recipients of notices must appear before the electoral registration officer and present relevant documents within the specified timeframe.
The candidates can choose from 12 suggested documents by the Election Commission of India (ECI). A window remains open until September 23 for filing objections to the draft voters' list. Additionally, fresh applications to the voters' list will be accepted. Individuals who turn 18 years old by October 1, 2026, can file applications by completing Form 6, following the prescribed guidelines.
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