While Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision claims a 91.3% voter mapping rate, the subsequent deletion of over 1.07 crore names from the draft roll raises serious questions about the accuracy and transparency of the electoral process.

  • 91.3% voters mapped but 1.07 crore names deleted
  • Discrepancy between mapping coverage and actual success
  • Kodagu shows high mapping yet significant deletions

Background of Karnataka’s Electoral Mapping

The Karnataka Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aimed to update the 2002 roll by digitally mapping 5.54 crore voters. By mid‑June, 5.06 crore voters had been mapped, yet more than one crore names were subsequently removed from the draft roll, casting doubt on the claimed coverage.

Mapping vs. Deletion: A Question of Accuracy

BLOs reported issuing 23.45 lakh “no‑mapping” notices, though pre‑enumeration had identified nearly 48.21 lakh unmapped voters. This gap suggests uncertainty over whether mapping data or self‑reported forms drove notice issuance.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis indicates that the 91% figure reflects only coverage, not successful mapping. A large deletion rate undermines voter confidence, especially in districts with mobile populations like Kodagu.

“The mismatch between mapping and deletion could erode voter trust, particularly in rural regions where population mobility is high.”

The Kodagu Case

With a 98.67% mapping rate, Kodagu still recorded a 13% deletion rate. Out of 4.68 lakh names, 4.62 lakh were mapped, yet 58,890+ notices were issued, indicating a complex deletion process beyond simple mapping.

Historical Context

Karnataka’s electoral mapping began using the 2002 roll as a baseline. Recent years have seen challenges due to demographic shifts, especially in tribal areas of Kodagu, echoing similar issues from 2024.

Did You Know?: In some Kodagu villages like Kedamullur, not a single elector was successfully mapped due to seasonal migration patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does the 91% mapping figure actually signify?
A1: It indicates the proportion of voters whose details were entered into the mapping system, not necessarily that they are eligible to vote.

Q2: Why were so many names deleted?
A2: Deletions were based on categories such as absent, shifted, duplicate, dead, and others, often occurring even when mapping data existed.