PUCL Finds 26 Lakh Deleted Voters Still on Rajasthan Rolls
· India · Times of India, The Hindu
An analysis by the People's Union for Civil Liberties has revealed that over 26 lakh voters, previously deleted by the Election Commission of India, remain active on Rajasthan's electoral rolls for local body polls. The study found that 13.7 lakh of these names are on panchayat rolls, while 12.4 lakh appear on municipal lists. Additionally, the report noted that 3.2 lakh individuals identified as deceased by the ECI continue to be listed as active voters in the state. Baran district recorded the highest proportion of these discrepancies, with 83.1% of deleted voters still appearing on state rolls. The State Election Commission has added 2.3 lakh new names to its panchayat rolls, bringing the total active count to over 5.47 crore.
Why it matters
The presence of deceased or ineligible voters on active electoral rolls raises concerns about the accuracy and integrity of local government elections in Rajasthan.
Read the original report — Times of India
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