The Telangana Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has concluded its enumeration phase, resulting in the deletion of 73 lakh names and notices for 92 lakh more due to logical discrepancies and mapping errors.
- 73.39 lakh names deleted from the electoral rolls under ASDD categories.
- 92.87 lakh electors will receive notices for anomalies or lack of 2002 SIR mapping.
- 21.7% of the total 2025 electorate has been removed from the draft rolls.
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana, C. Sudarshan Reddy, has announced the publication of the draft electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that commenced on June 15, 2026. The scale of the revision is unprecedented, involving a massive administrative machinery of over 35,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and hundreds of registration officers.
Out of the 3.38 crore electors registered in 2025, only 2.64 crore (78.3%) have made it to the draft rolls. A staggering 73,39,235 names—approximately 21.7% of the total—were deleted under the Absent, Shifted, Deceased, and Duplicate (ASDD) categories. While death records are supported by certificates, concerns have been raised regarding the 'Absent' and 'Shifted' categories, as many urban BLOs allegedly failed to conduct mandatory house-to-house visits.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the high volume of notices (roughly 35% of the remaining voters) indicates a significant gap between current digital records and the historical 2002 SIR data. The insistence on matching data from two decades ago, including minor spelling variations or the use of initials, creates a high risk of disenfranchising genuine voters who may lack archaic documentation.
The Anatomy of 'Logical Discrepancies'
The CEO's office has identified 11 specific anomalies that trigger a notice. These include unrealistic age gaps between parents and children (e.g., less than 15 years) or discrepancies in parent names when compared to previous rolls. Furthermore, 32.36 lakh voters are being flagged simply because they could not be mapped to the 2002 SIR data, with a heavy concentration of these cases (71%) appearing in the capital region.
The transition from manual records of 2002 to Aadhaar-based digital identities has created a 'documentation trap' for millions of rural and urban poor.
The process has now entered the Notice Phase, which will run until October 15. Electors receiving notices must respond through their BLOs. In cases of persistent doubt, the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) may summon the individual for a formal hearing to prove their eligibility.
Electoral Roll Status Summary
| Category | Number of Electors | Percentage/Status |
|---|---|---|
| Total 2025 Electors | 3,38,26,448 | 100% |
| Draft Roll Inclusion | 2,64,87,213 | 78.3% |
| Deleted (ASDD) | 73,39,235 | 21.7% |
| Due for Notices | 92,87,577 | 35% of Draft |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What should I do if I receive a notice?
You must contact your assigned Booth Level Officer (BLO) and provide the necessary documentation or clarifications to resolve the anomaly.
Q2: Why are so many people being deleted under the 'Absent' category?
This is largely due to reports that some urban BLOs did not visit homes and instead collected forms from central locations, leading to inaccurate 'Absent' markings.
