In Kukatpally, a constituency in Telangana’s Medchal‑Malkajgiri district, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has flagged a record 32% rejection rate, while the entire state sees only 0.16% of voters excluded after 25,212 hearings. Only 16 electors have been declared ineligible in the Hyderabad district after a massive audit.

  • Kukatpally’s 32% SIR rejection rate tops all constituencies
  • Only 16 electors ineligible in Hyderabad district after 25,212 hearings
  • Medchal‑Malkajgiri district recorded 228 rejected voters

Kukatpally, part of the Medchal‑Malkajgiri district, has emerged as the most problematic area in Telangana’s ongoing SIR process, with a staggering 32% rejection rate among its 670 voters. Across the state’s 119 constituencies, a total of 397 electors were found ineligible, representing a mere 0.16% of the 2,35,365 hearings conducted as of September 2, 2026.

Within Medchal‑Malkajgiri, 228 rejections account for 0.67% of 33,551 hearings. Kukatpally alone contributed 215 ineligibles, while neighboring constituencies such as Narayankhed (64%) and Palakurthi (22%) also show high numbers. The exact cause of Kukatpally’s spike remains unclear, though officials suspect a mix of outdated records and deceased voters.

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In Hyderabad district, only 16 electors were deemed ineligible after 25,212 hearings, with nine from Yakutpura, six from Karwan, and one from Secunderabad. Ranga Reddy district recorded five rejections, including two from Rajendranagar. All rejected voters will receive two further appeal opportunities with the District Election Officer and the Chief Electoral Officer.

Officials emphasized that “we are instructed not to reject electors on flimsy grounds and to include as many as possible,” noting that most rejections involve deceased individuals. This underscores the need for meticulous data verification to preserve the integrity of the electoral roll.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that a high rejection rate signals underlying flaws in voter registration, potentially eroding public trust in the electoral system and impacting future election outcomes in Telangana.

"The 32% rejection rate indicates significant errors in the registration process that must be addressed promptly," said political analyst Dr. Sumit Patel.
Did You Know?: In India, over 10 crore voters are registered, yet each year more than 5 lakh voters are removed from the rolls due to inaccuracies.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is SIR and how does it work?
SIR (Special Intensive Revision) is a targeted audit of voter rolls that verifies eligibility and removes erroneous entries to ensure accurate election records.

2. Why were so many electors rejected in Kukatpally?
The high rejection rate likely stems from outdated information, duplicate entries, and a large number of deceased voters who were not updated in the database.