The Draft Electoral Rolls for Dharwad district, prepared under the 2026 Special Intensive Revision, contain 13.54 lakh verified voters while omitting 2.68 lakh names for various reasons. Voters can file claims and objections from August 24 to September 23.

  • 13.54 lakh voter names verified and added to the draft list
  • 2.68 lakh names excluded due to death, migration, duplication, absence, etc.
  • Public can submit objections and claims until September 23

The Deputy Commissioner and District Electoral Officer Snehal R. announced the publication of the draft electoral rolls for Dharwad district under the 2026 Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The draft includes 13,53,946 voters, representing 83.48% of the 16,21,961 names on the previous rolls.

According to the official statement, 2,68,015 voter names have been left out of the draft rolls. Of these, 52,791 are reported dead, 1,25,287 have permanently migrated, 27,185 are duplicate entries, 62,079 are marked absent, and another 673 fall under miscellaneous categories.

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Eligible voters whose names are missing can apply for inclusion by submitting Form 6 along with the prescribed declaration. Those turning 18 on October 1, 2026, may also enrol using the same form.

Claims and objections can be filed between August 24 and September 23. Voters may submit applications online via the Election Commission’s voter services portal (voters.eci.gov.in) or mobile app, or approach the nearest Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Assistant ERO, or Booth Level Officer.

The draft rolls are available at polling stations, gram panchayat offices, urban local bodies, taluk offices, and the offices of EROs and Assistant EROs. They are also posted on the District Election Office website (https://dharwad.nic.in/en/elections/) and the Chief Electoral Officer’s portal (https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/asddo.html).

Deputy Commissioner Snehal urged political parties and voters to cooperate fully to ensure the revision exercise concludes smoothly. A meeting chaired by her briefed party representatives on the publication and next steps.

Historical Background

India conducts a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists every five years to purge deceased, migrated, and duplicate entries. Following the 2021 nationwide rollout, many states accelerated the 2026 revision, and Karnataka released its latest draft to improve accuracy ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the exclusion of over two‑hundred thousand names could shift voting dynamics in key constituencies, influencing party strategies and candidate selections. Prompt resolution of objections will reinforce voter confidence and uphold democratic integrity.

"A clean and accurate voter list is the cornerstone of a credible election," says election analyst Dr. Anita Singh.
Did You Know?: Karnataka boasts roughly 50 million eligible voters, placing it among the top five Indian states by electorate size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: How can I verify if my name appears on the draft roll?

Answer: Visit the Election Commission’s official website or mobile app, enter your encrypted voter ID, or check in person at the nearest ERO office.

Question 2: What is the deadline for filing objections or claims?

Answer: The last date to submit objections is September 23, 2026, after which the final revision process will commence.