Following the conclusion of the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), over 1.08 crore voters are categorized as ASDDO and face exclusion from the draft electoral roll.

  • Over 1.08 crore voters marked as Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead, or Others (ASDDO).
  • Severe impact in Bengaluru constituencies and districts like Kalaburagi, Mysuru, and Raichur.
  • Draft electoral roll publication scheduled for August 24, with claims open until September 23.

The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 concluded on Monday, leaving a staggering 1.08 crore voters under the ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead, and Others) classification. These individuals will be excluded from the draft electoral roll set to be published on August 24.

While the total ASDDO figure saw a slight decrease from 1.11 crore on August 5 to 1.08 crore on Monday, the trend within specific categories is alarming. The number of voters marked as "dead" rose from 16.30 lakh to 16.38 lakh, and "duplicate" entries increased from 6.89 lakh to 7.07 lakh during this short window.

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Regional Disparities and Administrative Gaps

In Bengaluru, constituencies such as Dasarahalli, Vijayanagar, BTM Layout, Bommanahalli, and C.V. Raman Nagar report that more than half of their voters are flagged under ASDDO. This crisis extends to other regions; in Chittapur (Kalaburagi), represented by Home Minister Priyank Kharge, 22.13% of voters are flagged despite a near-perfect mapping rate of 99.73% prior to enumeration.

The scale of flagging suggests a systemic failure in ground-level verification, potentially disenfranchising millions of legitimate voters.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the discrepancy between mapping rates and final ASDDO numbers points toward significant errors by Booth-Level Officers (BLOs). Reports indicate that instead of removing names after verification, some BLOs simply shifted voters from one ASDDO category to another. This administrative inefficiency threatens the integrity of the democratic process by creating barriers to voting.

The decline in ASDDO numbers was primarily observed in Bengaluru, suggesting that urban voters are more aware of the SIR process. In rural districts, a lack of awareness has left millions unaware that their voting rights are currently in jeopardy.

Did You Know?: The ASDDO category is a standard audit tool used by election authorities to scrub rolls of inaccuracies, but its misuse can lead to mass disenfranchisement.

Timeline for Rectification

MilestoneDeadline/Date
Publication of Draft RollAugust 24, 2026
Deadline for Claims & ObjectionsSeptember 23, 2026
Final Disposal of ClaimsOctober 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What should I do if my name is in the ASDDO list?
A: Once the draft roll is published on August 24, you must file a formal claim or objection with the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) by September 23.

Q2: What does ASDDO stand for?
A: It stands for Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead, and Others.