Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has raised a serious alarm regarding the integrity of the state's electoral roll, flagging the alleged exclusion of a staggering 25 lakh voters from the draft list prepared under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The CM has urgently called upon the Election Commission of India to take immediate corrective measures.
Massive Discrepancy in Voter Lists
In a significant development, Chief Minister Vijayan highlighted a critical contradiction between two crucial voter lists. He pointed out that the names of approximately 25 lakh eligible voters, which were rightfully included in the electoral roll following the Special Summary Revision conducted in September 2025, have been inexplicably omitted from the subsequent draft list prepared under the SIR process. This discrepancy has sparked major concerns about the potential disenfranchisement of a large section of Kerala's electorate.
Vijayan's Direct Appeal to the Election Commission
The Chief Minister has made a formal and pressing appeal to the Election Commission. His core demand is clear and unequivocal: the poll body must ensure that not a single eligible voter whose name was verified and listed in the September 2025 revision is left out of the final revised list. Vijayan's intervention underscores the state government's stance on safeguarding the fundamental democratic right of every citizen to vote.
Implications and the Path Forward
This large-scale exclusion, if not rectified, could have profound implications for the democratic process in Kerala. It could affect the representation and outcome in various constituencies. The Chief Minister's move, reported by PTI on December 19, 2025, puts the onus on the Election Commission to conduct a thorough review and re-inclusion process. The coming days will be crucial as the EC is expected to examine the claims and take necessary action to uphold the accuracy and inclusiveness of the voter list, a cornerstone of free and fair elections.
