The names of 6.5 crore electors were removed from the draft electoral rolls of nine States and three Union Territories (UTs) published in the past days as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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Before phase two SIR, which commenced on October 27, 2025, the nine States and three UTs had 50.9 crore electors.
After the separate draft rolls were published, the number of electors dwindled to 44.4 crore.
ECI officials said the names of those removed from the draft rolls have been put in the 'ASD' or Absent, Shifted and Dead/Duplicate category.
