Nearly 16.4% of the electorate in Haryana and 10.8% in Andhra Pradesh were excluded in draft voter rolls published for the two states Friday as part of phase 3 of special intensive revision (SIR).In Haryana, the total strength of electors in the draft roll was 83.6% of 2.1 crore at the start of SIR on May 14. Of those deleted in the enumeration phase, 3.7% (7.7 lakh) have been marked by booth-level officers as dead; 11.7% (24.1 lakh) as permanently shifted, absent or untraceable; and 1% (2 lakh) as enrolled at more than one place. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn all, 33.8 lakh names have been struck off the draft rolls, bringing the electorate down to 1.7 crore.Andhra draft roll drops 44.9L namesOver 89.2% of 4.2 crore electors enrolled in Andhra Pradesh at the start of Special Intensive Revision submitted their enumeration forms, with the remaining 3.7% found deceased; 5.3% permanently shifted, absent or untraceable; and 1.8% enrolled at multiple places.The draft roll published Friday lists a total 3.7 crore electors in Andhra, after deletion of 44.9 lakh voters. AP chief electoral officer (CEO) Vivek Yadav and Haryana CEO A Srinivas attributed the non-collection of 10.6% and 16.4% enumeration forms, respectively, to the corresponding electors having enrolled in another state or UT, not being found by BLOs, not having submitted the form within the deadline (July 24), or simply not willing to register as an elector. Genuine electors can still be added back in the electoral rolls during the claims and objections period, which will run from July 31 to Aug 30, by filling up Form 6, along with the prescribed declaration form. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search OperationCauvery Row Escalates As TN Farmers Protest, DK Shivakumar Delays Meeting With VijayDelhi Riots Case: Tahir Hussain, Four Others Get Life Term For IB Officer Ankit Sharma’s MurderIndia Signs Rs 4,000 Crore Credit Agreement With Bhutan, Reviews Rs 10,000 Crore Development PackageIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, Strengthens Deep-Sea Rescue CapabilityCabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil And Gas ExplorationMeta India Head Named In FIR As Posts Criticising PM Modi Surface; Social Accounts Under Scanner’My Father Was Almost Lynched’: Injured Delhi Cop’s Daughter Emotional Appeal After Violence | Watch’Cracks Appeared Hours Before Collapse’ Rescue Teams Search For Survivors In Maharashtra’s BhiwandiCJP’s Saurav Das Says Abusive Remarks Deserve Defamation Cases, Not Criminal Prosecution | Watch123PhotostoriesHe thought it was food poisoning until doctors found a kidney stone: The warning signs that are easy to missWhy Indian royals chose emeralds over diamonds: The fascinating history behind their favourite gemstoneWhat happens when you say ‘thank you’ every day? These 5 spiritual changes may surprise you5 ancient Egyptian rituals that are deeply disturbingBreast cancer often begins without pain: Doctor explains the early warning signs every woman should know and why timely screening can save livesWhy children are more vulnerable to heatwaves than adults: Doctor explains the hidden risks of heat, humidity and dehydrationAs Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ revives traditional fashion, meet the woman who gave India the blouse, petticoat and modern Nivi sareeWho is Vinnie Takair? Danish singer spotted with Aryan Khan in London sparks dating rumoursOptical Illusion personality test: What you feel most drawn to first says a lot about who you really are10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up
Nearly 16.4% of the electorate in Haryana and 10.8% in Andhra Pradesh were excluded in draft voter rolls published for the two states Friday as part of phase 3 of special intensive revision (SIR).In Haryana, the total strength of electors in the draft roll was 83.6% of 2.1 crore at the start of SIR on May 14. Of those deleted in the enumeration phase, 3.7% (7.7 lakh) have been marked by booth-level officers as dead; 11.7% (24.1 lakh) as permanently shifted, absent or untraceable; and 1% (2 lakh) as enrolled at more than one place.
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In all, 33.8 lakh names have been struck off the draft rolls, bringing the electorate down to 1.7 crore.Andhra draft roll drops 44.9L namesOver 89.2% of 4.2 crore electors enrolled in Andhra Pradesh at the start of Special Intensive Revision submitted their enumeration forms, with the remaining 3.7% found deceased; 5.3% permanently shifted, absent or untraceable; and 1.8% enrolled at multiple places.The draft roll published Friday lists a total 3.7 crore electors in Andhra, after deletion of 44.9 lakh voters. AP chief electoral officer (CEO) Vivek Yadav and Haryana CEO A Srinivas attributed the non-collection of 10.6% and 16.4% enumeration forms, respectively, to the corresponding electors having enrolled in another state or UT, not being found by BLOs, not having submitted the form within the deadline (July 24), or simply not willing to register as an elector. Genuine electors can still be added back in the electoral rolls during the claims and objections period, which will run from July 31 to Aug 30, by filling up Form 6, along with the prescribed declaration form.
