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Five Poll-Bound States Lose 2.29 Crore Voters After Roll Revision
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What Happened?
Electoral roll revisions have decreased the number of voters by 2.29 crore across five states, with Uttar Pradesh seeing the largest decline. Assembly elections are expected early next year.
Key points
- The combined electorate of five states fell from nearly 18.71 crore to 16.43 crore.
- Uttar Pradesh accounted for nearly 90% of the total decline, losing about 2.04 crore voters.
- Punjab recorded a net reduction of about 14 lakh voters but had the strongest recovery.
- Uttarakhand's electorate decreased by 10.07%, with only 25,000 names restored.
- Goa's final roll was smaller than the draft roll, with no names restored.
Key insights
- The significant decline in Uttar Pradesh may affect the political landscape in the upcoming elections.
- Restoration of names in Punjab indicates a potential increase in voter turnout.
- The ongoing revision process allows newly eligible voters to register, which could influence election outcomes.
Why it matters
The revision impacts voter participation ahead of crucial Assembly elections in these states.
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Uttar Pradesh· StatePunjab· StateGoa· StateUttarakhand· StateManipur· StateElection Commission· Organization
Source
India Today
