The Special Intensive Revision (SIR‑2026) in Kalaburagi district has published a draft electoral roll containing 1,849,585 voters. Objections can be filed until September 23, and the final roll will be released on October 27.

  • Draft roll lists 1,849,585 voters
  • Claims and objections open until Sep 23
  • Final roll to be published Oct 27

Draft Roll Overview

Deputy Commissioner Iqram Shareef announced that the SIR‑2026 draft roll for Kalaburagi district records a total of 1,849,585 voters, comprising 940,251 men, 909,121 women and 213 voters in the “Others” category. The district’s gender ratio stands at 967 women per 1,000 men.

Gender Distribution Across Constituencies

Women outnumber men in three constituencies – Kalaburagi South, Kalaburagi North and Sedam. Kalaburagi South has 100,008 female voters against 96,481 male voters; Kalaburagi North registers 115,685 women versus 114,271 men; Sedam shows 98,391 women compared with 96,875 men.

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Young and Disabled Electorate

The district includes 14,125 voters aged 18‑19 and 24,817 voters listed under the ASDDOs (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, Others) category for disability‑related accommodations.

Claims and Objections Procedure

Shareef clarified that voters may lodge claims or objections concerning name, address, age or polling‑station errors, or missing entries, until September 23. Applications with supporting documents must be submitted to the respective Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO). All cases will be resolved by October 22, with the final roll scheduled for October 27.

Unaccounted and Anomalous Voters

SIR‑2026 identified 5,21,957 voters (22.01 %) under the ASDDOs category: 3,47,606 permanently shifted, 71,691 duplicate/multiple entries, 47,445 absentee, 33,399 deceased, and 21,816 other cases. Additionally, 53,788 records could not be mapped and 51,705 anomaly cases were flagged, amounting to 1,05,493 entries requiring verification.

Historical Background

Karnataka’s previous roll revisions, notably the 2008 and 2021 updates, faced similar challenges of migration, age verification, and documentation gaps. The 2008 intensive revision improved accuracy by roughly 4 %, while the 2021 effort introduced Aadhaar as a primary identity proof. The current SIR‑2026 builds on these lessons to deliver a more inclusive and error‑free voter list.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that a precise electoral roll not only strengthens democratic legitimacy but also reduces contestation in tightly fought constituencies like Kalaburagi South, where women outnumber men, potentially reshaping party strategies ahead of the 2026 state elections.

"Accurate voter data is the backbone of free and fair elections," says Dr. Ananya Rao, Election Law Scholar.
Did You Know?: Kalaburagi is one of the few districts where women outnumber men in multiple constituencies, a factor that can influence electoral outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Can I correct my details online?
Answer: Yes, you may submit a claim with supporting documents either online through the ERO portal or in person at the nearest ERO office.

Question 2: What if my name is missing from the draft roll?
Answer: Immediately file a claim with all required documents at your local ERO/AERO so the omission can be rectified before the final roll is published.