The district administration of Chamarajanagar is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, identifying 87,879 voters under the ASDDO category for removal or correction.
- 7,92,345 enumeration forms have been digitised out of 8,80,224 registered voters.
- 87,879 voters fall under the ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Deceased, Duplicate, Others) category.
- Shifted voters (37,622) and deceased voters (31,467) make up the bulk of the identified list.
The Chamarajanagar district administration is making significant strides in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure a clean and accurate voter database. According to official reports, the digitisation process is well underway, with 7,92,345 enumeration forms already processed out of a total of 8,80,224 registered voters across 983 polling stations.
A critical component of this exercise is the identification of voters under the ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Deceased, Duplicate, and Others) category. The administration has flagged 87,879 such voters. A detailed breakdown reveals that 37,622 voters have shifted their residence, 31,467 are deceased, 10,158 are marked as absent, and 8,294 have duplicate registrations across two different locations.
Constituency-Wise Breakdown
The impact of the SIR exercise varies across the four major assembly constituencies in the district:
| Constituency | Total Voters | Digitised Forms | ASDDO Voters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanur | 2,24,616 | 2,02,704 | 21,912 |
| Kollegal | 2,21,151 | 1,96,120 | 25,031 |
| Chamarajanagar | 2,17,852 | 1,95,154 | 22,698 |
| Gundlupet | 2,16,605 | 1,98,367 | 18,238 |
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the meticulous removal of deceased and duplicate entries is vital for preventing electoral fraud and ensuring that the 'one person, one vote' principle is upheld. By digitising these records, the administration is reducing human error and increasing the speed of verification, which is essential for the integrity of upcoming elections.
"An accurate electoral roll is the bedrock of a fair election; purging the ASDDO category eliminates potential avenues for voter impersonation."
Historical Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a periodic mandate by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Unlike routine updates, an intensive revision involves door-to-door verification to ensure the rolls are comprehensive and error-free. In regions like Chamarajanagar, where migration patterns are common, such exercises are crucial to maintain the relevance of the voting list.
Q1: What does the ASDDO category specifically include?
A: It includes voters who are Absent, Shifted to another area, Deceased, registered as Duplicates, or fall under other ineligible categories.
Q2: How many voters are registered in total in Chamarajanagar district?
A: There are a total of 8,80,224 registered voters across the district.
