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Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are out

Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by The Hindu — Mumbai · September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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A significant decline in voter numbers has been observed. The decrease is notable in certain regions where draft lists have been released.

Delhi and Chandigarh experienced the most substantial percentage drops, at 35.89% and 31.84% respectively.

Further information is available regarding the changes in voter lists, including the state with the largest absolute decline in electors, which saw a loss of over 15 million voters, representing a 17.08% decrease.

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Category: government · Published: September 5, 2026 · Source: The Hindu — Mumbai · Reading time: 1 min

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Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are out

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