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Raigad SIR: 5.84 Lakh Enumeration Forms Uncollected, 1.98 Lakh Voters Unmapped In Draft Rolls

Raigad, September 1, 2026: As many as 5.84 lakh enumeration forms could not be collected and 1.98 lakh voters remain unmapped in Raigad district during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls. The district has recorded 25,33,739 voters in its electoral roll data, of whom 19,49,341 have been identified following digitisation. The draft electoral rolls were published on August…

Raigad SIR: 5.84 Lakh Enumeration Forms Uncollected, 1.98 Lakh Voters Unmapped In Draft Rolls

Raigad district faced challenges during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls. A total of 5.84 lakh enumeration forms were left uncollected, and 1.98 lakh voters remained unmapped. The district has a total of 25,33,739 voters, with 19,49,341 identified through digitisation. Draft electoral rolls were published on August 31, and citizens were asked to review their information and submit any claims or objections by September 30.

Kishan Jawale, the Raigad Collector and District Election Officer, made this appeal during a press conference. The SIR exercise is being carried out across all Maharashtra's Assembly constituencies, with a qualifying date of October 1, 2026. In Raigad, the exercise is being conducted booth-wise in all seven Assembly constituencies, which contain 2,747 polling stations.

Panvel, Shrivardhan, and Uran have the highest voter populations. Citizens are encouraged to thoroughly examine the draft electoral rolls and cooperate with the administration by submitting claims and objections within the given timeframe to ensure an accurate and comprehensive roll.

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