Is the Final Voter List in Jodhpur Out? Maximum Deletions in Ashok Gehlot's Sardarpura!
Synopsis
The final electoral roll for Rajasthan has been released, revealing significant changes in voter registration. Notably, the Sardarpura constituency, associated with Ashok Gehlot, saw the highest deletions. Discover the implications of these changes and what they mean for the upcoming elections.
Key Takeaways
51,071 voters removed from Sardarpura constituency.
Jodhpur district now has 20,97,971 voters .
Significant deletions noted in multiple constituencies.
Luni Assembly has the highest number of voters.
Final voter list reflects a growth of 2.08% .
Jaipur, Feb 21 (NationPress) The final electoral roll for Rajasthan was made public on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 across 199 Assembly constituencies statewide. In Jodhpur, District Collector and Magistrate Gaurav Agarwal unveiled the revised electoral data on Saturday. Analyzing the data by constituency reveals that the largest number of voter names were removed in the Sardarpura Assembly constituency, which is represented by Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot. A total of 51,071 voters were eliminated from this constituency.
According to the updated list, the total number of voters in Jodhpur district now stands at 20,97,971. During the SIR process, 20,03,381 names were deleted from the draft rolls.
The greatest deletions were noted in Ashok Gehlot's Sardarpura, while the least occurred in BJP leader Bhairaram Chaudhary's Osian constituency.
Additional constituencies with significant deletions in Jodhpur include: Sursagar with 43,554 names, Jodhpur City with 39,459, Luni with 29,866, Bilara with 11,873, Bhopalgarh with 11,778, and Shergarh with 8,328 names.
The Osian Assembly constituency recorded the fewest deletions, with 7,512 names removed.
Post-SIR, the voter counts in crucial constituencies are as follows: Shergarh: 2,78,704 (down from 2,87,032), Osian: 2,68,474 (down from 2,75,986), Bhopalgarh: 3,01,728 (down from 3,13,506), Sardarpura: 2,18,503 (down from 2,69,574), Jodhpur City: 1,64,863 (down from 2,04,322), Sursagar: 2,58,913 (down from 3,02,467), Luni: 3,21,592 (down from 3,51,458), and Bilara: 2,85,194 (down from 2,97,007).
The Luni Assembly constituency boasts the highest number of voters, with male voters numbering 1,69,197 and female voters at 1,52,394.
In contrast, the Jodhpur City Assembly constituency has the lowest number of voters, with males at 83,664 and females at 81,193.
District Collector Gaurav Agarwal stated that citizens who have concerns regarding the final voter list can submit an appeal to the District Collector’s office within 15 days. If they remain unsatisfied with the outcome, they can file a second appeal with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Rajasthan within 30 days.
The final voter list of Rajasthan, published on Saturday, shows a total of 5.15 crore registered voters, amounting to 5,15,19,929, which includes 2,69,57,881 men, 2,45,61,486 women, and 562 third-gender voters.
In comparison to the draft publication, the final roll reflects a net increase of 10,48,605 voters, indicating a growth of 2.08 percent, with locations such as Jaipur, Phalodi, Bharatpur, Sirohi, and Bundi witnessing the most significant increases in voter numbers.
Point of View
It is crucial to recognize the implications of the recent changes in the voter list of Rajasthan. The substantial deletions in constituencies, particularly those linked to prominent political figures, raise questions about electoral integrity. Maintaining a transparent and fair electoral process is essential for democracy.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the updates to the voter list in Rajasthan?
The updates were a result of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 aimed at ensuring accurate voter representation.
How many voters were removed from the Sardarpura constituency?
A total of 51,071 voters were deleted from the Sardarpura Assembly constituency.
What is the total number of registered voters in Rajasthan after the final roll?
The final electoral roll shows 5,15,19,929 registered voters in Rajasthan.
What actions can citizens take if they have objections to the voter list?
Citizens can file an appeal with the District Collector’s office within 15 days.
Which constituency had the least deletions?
The Osian Assembly constituency recorded the fewest deletions, with 7,512 names removed.
