In a significant update to the voter list for Jaipur district, election authorities have deleted the names of a staggering 5,36,276 individuals from the draft electoral roll. This action follows the completion of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process aimed at cleaning up the database.
Reasons Behind the Massive Deletion of Voters
Officials provided a detailed breakdown for the removal of over five lakh voters. The primary reasons include a large number of deceased citizens and those who have permanently moved away. Specifically, 74,038 voters were removed as they are deceased. A much larger group, 3,39,490 individuals, were deleted because they have permanently shifted to other locations.
Furthermore, the draft roll accounted for 33,733 people who were absent during the door-to-door enumeration process. A notable issue of duplicate registrations was also addressed, with 84,888 voters found to be registered at multiple locations. An additional 4,127 names were deleted for various other reasons, bringing the total deletions to 5,36,276.
Political Consultation and Voter Registration Process
Deputy District Election Officer Meghraj Meena stated that a crucial meeting was convened on Tuesday at the district collectorate. Representatives from major political parties, including the BJP, Congress, RLP, BSP, CPI(M), and Aam Aadmi Party, attended the briefing.
In the meeting, District Election Officer Jitendra Kumar Soni elaborated on the procedures for submitting claims and objections regarding the draft roll. He also detailed the process for new voter registration, which prominently involves the submission of Form-6.
Meena confirmed that the Form-6 application process for new voter ID cards (EPIC) will continue in Jaipur. He highlighted an important provision for young voters: All individuals who will turn 18 years old on April 1, 2026, July 1, 2026, or August 1, 2026, can apply in advance. They need to fill out Form-6 along with a prescribed declaration form to get their names added to the electoral roll.
Restructuring of Polling Stations for Better Management
A key administrative change announced was the complete reorganization of polling stations in the district to improve voter experience and management. The focus was on breaking down overly large stations.
"We have reorganized polling stations that previously had more than 1,200 voters," explained Meena. "Earlier, the district had 4,302 polling stations. Now, we have created 746 new polling stations, bringing the total to 5,048."
He emphatically added, "There are no longer any polling stations in the district with more than 1,200 voters." This move is expected to reduce crowding and streamline the voting process on election day.
The extensive revision of the electoral roll and the addition of new polling stations underscore the election department's efforts to ensure a more accurate and efficient electoral process in Jaipur district ahead of future elections.
