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20 August 2026

Telangana electoral roll deletions

The topic highlights procedural aspects of electoral roll management and transparency concerns, which serve as useful context for questions regarding the Representation of the People Act and the functioning of the Election Commission.

1 min read Day 52 of 76 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) released the 'Absent / Shifted / Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) Electors list' for the Special Intensive Revision 2026.
  • A total of 73,39,235 names were excluded from the draft electoral roll.
  • Categorization of deletions: 9,22,229 dead; 11,25,546 untraceable or absent; 45,18,963 permanently shifted; 6,70,203 already enrolled; 1,02,294 others.
  • The ASDD list includes details like voter name, EPIC number, relative name, and reason for exclusion.
  • Accessibility concerns were raised as the list was published only in Telugu on the CEO website.
  • Deleted voters are permitted to re-apply for inclusion in the electoral roll via Form 6.

Part of a longer story

This is day 52 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of maintaining an accurate and updated electoral roll in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India. How does the Election Commission of India address the challenges of ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate) voters? 150 words
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  2. The periodic revision of electoral rolls is a critical administrative task for the Election Commission of India. Examine the legal provisions governing the preparation and revision of electoral rolls and discuss the importance of transparency and accessibility in this process for upholding the constitutional right to vote. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which form is used by an individual to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll in India?

  2. In the context of electoral rolls, what does the acronym 'ASDD' stand for?

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