What Impact Did the Removal of Over 61,000 Names Have on CM’s Sanganer Assembly Seat?
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Synopsis
On December 17, a sweeping change in electoral rolls occurred in Jaipur's Sanganer Assembly following the Special Intensive Revision, with over 61,000 voters removed. This has significant implications for local governance and voter representation. Find out how this reshuffle affects the electorate and what steps voters must take next.
Key Takeaways
- Over 536,000 voters removed from electoral rolls.
- Sanganer saw 61,674 voters eliminated.
- Claims and objections can be filed until January 15.
- Civil Lines experienced the highest percentage of deletions.
- Voters must provide documents to prove citizenship.
Jaipur, Dec 17 (NationPress) A significant overhaul has occurred in the electoral rolls of Jaipur district due to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The preliminary voter list reveals that over 536,000 voters have been eliminated across 17 Assembly constituencies, effectively removing every ninth voter in the area. The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the draft voter list on Tuesday.
The removals were attributed to various factors including migration, death, and duplicate registrations.
Additionally, 190,000 voters could not be aligned with the 2002 voter list and will need to validate their citizenship through the submission of necessary documents.
All impacted voters have until January 15 to submit claims and objections.
The SIR has had a profound effect on Sanganer, the Assembly seat held by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, where 61,674 voters, or approximately 16.46% of the total electorate, have been removed from the draft list. An additional 24,465 voters remain unmapped. Prior to the revision, Sanganer had 374,735 registered voters.
Among all constituencies, Civil Lines experienced the highest percentage of deletions.
Out of 249,187 voters, 49,474 names (or 19.85%) were removed. Conversely, Chomu faced the least impact, with only 8,806 voters (or 3.42%) removed from a total of 257,463.
The claims and objections process is underway, enabling voters whose names are missing or incorrect in the draft list to apply to the relevant Returning Officer until January 15. Following verification and hearings, the final voter list will be published.
Before the SIR process, Jaipur district had 4,823,379 voters across its 17 Assembly constituencies.
After the removal of 536,000 names, the draft list now contains 4,287,103 voters. In summary, the total names removed across Jaipur district amount to 536,276 (or 11.12% of the electorate). Among these, 190,022 voters are without mapping, while Civil Lines had the highest removal rate at 19.85%, and Chomu had the lowest at 3.42%.
Officials indicated that voters categorized as unmapped must present 13 specified documents to confirm their eligibility.
Point of View
The recent voter roll revisions in Jaipur highlight the critical importance of maintaining accurate electoral records. The removal of over 61,000 names raises concerns about voter disenfranchisement and the need for rigorous verification processes. As we move towards the elections, it is essential that all eligible voters are accounted for and have their voices heard in the democratic process.
NationPress
20/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were so many names removed from the voter list?
Names were removed due to reasons such as migration, death, and duplicate registrations.
What must unmapped voters do?
Unmapped voters must submit 13 specified documents to prove their eligibility.
What is the deadline for claims and objections?
Voters have until January 15 to file claims and objections regarding the draft list.
How many voters are currently registered in Sanganer?
Sanganer had 374,735 registered voters before the revision.
Which constituency saw the highest deletions?
Civil Lines recorded the highest percentage of deletions at 19.85%.
