Maharashtra Electoral Roll Update: Over 19 Lakh Applications Filed Following Draft Revision

Following the publication of a draft electoral roll that excluded over 2.06 crore names, the Election Commission of India reported that 19,60,258 applications for enrollment, corrections, and objections were filed across Maharashtra between August 31 and October 26.

Overview of Voter Applications

The revision process, which began with the publication of the draft roll on August 31, saw a significant number of submissions across the state's 36 districts. According to the Election Commission, the application breakdown is as follows:

• Form 6 (New Voter Registration): 12,70,898 applications
• Form 8 (Corrections/Address Shift): 6,21,277 applications
• Form 7 (Objections/Deletions): 68,083 applications

District-Wise Participation

Mumbai Suburban reported the highest volume of activity with 1,49,850 forms filed, while Pune (1,35,646) and Thane (1,35,150) followed closely. At the other end of the spectrum, Sindhudurg recorded the lowest number of applications at 12,502.

Next Steps

The draft roll, published after a Special Intensive Revision, had removed names of individuals deemed untraceable, deceased, or those who had changed residences, accounting for approximately 21.14 percent of the previous voter base. Authorities are tasked with processing all submitted claims and objections by November 10. The final electoral rolls for Maharashtra are scheduled to be published on November 16. Voters can verify their enrollment status through the official Election Commission portals.