Gadag district final roll records 7.94 lakh voters after SIR
· India · The Hindu, Deccan Herald
Gadag district completed its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, reporting a final count of 7,94,567 voters on the electoral roll. The roll includes 3,98,385 men, 3,96,139 women and 43 voters from the third gender, while 30,318 deceased voters, 71,280 voters who permanently moved and 13,537 with multiple registrations were removed. Deputy Commissioner C.N. Sridhar announced the final roll at a district administrative complex meeting, noting the district had 9,02,947 registered voters before the revision and that eligible voters can apply for inclusion or corrections. The final roll is available on the Gadag district administration's official website and the Election Commission of India’s website. Additional Deputy Commissioner Durgakesh K.R., Assistant Commissioner Gangappa M. and Deputy Director of Social Welfare Nanda Hanabaratti attended the announcement.
Why it matters
The updated electoral roll impacts voter participation for the upcoming elections, ensuring eligible voters in Gadag are correctly registered and potential disenfranchisement is addressed. Political parties and candidates will rely on the revised voter list for campaigning strategies, while voters can verify or correct their details before the election deadline.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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