Assam's Electoral Roll Update: Over 10 Lakh Voter Names Removed Ahead of Assembly Elections

In Assam, a significant electoral roll revision has led to the removal of over 10 lakh voter names, just months before the Assembly elections. The Election Commission's integrated draft rolls reveal a total of 2.51 crore voters, excluding those classified as D-Voters. The deletions stem from various reasons, including deaths and relocations. Voters can file claims until January 22, with final rolls published on February 10. This revision aims to ensure an accurate electoral list, addressing issues like duplicate entries and clerical errors. The process involved extensive verification across the state, engaging numerous officials and political party agents.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 27, 2025, 19:30 IST

Significant Changes in Assam's Voter List

Guwahati: In a recent update, Assam has seen the removal of 10.56 lakh names from its electoral rolls as part of the Special Revision process, with Assembly elections approaching in under six months.

The Election Commission released integrated draft rolls on Saturday, revealing a total of 2,51,09,754 registered voters in the state, which excludes 93,021 individuals classified as D-Voters, or doubtful voters. The deletions were attributed to various reasons, including deaths, relocations, and duplicate entries.

D-Voters in Assam are individuals who have been disenfranchised due to questions regarding their citizenship status, as determined by special tribunals under the Foreigners Act of 1946. Those labeled as D-Voters do not receive voter cards.

The draft electoral rolls have retained all details of D-Voters, such as their names, ages, and photographs, without any modifications.

This revision followed a comprehensive house-to-house verification conducted from November 22 to December 20.

Voters can submit claims and objections until January 22, with the final electoral rolls set to be published on February 10, according to the official statement.

Out of the 10.56 lakh names removed, 4,78,992 were due to deaths, 5,23,680 were individuals who had moved from their registered addresses, and 53,619 entries were corrected for demographic similarities.

The verification process encompassed 61,03,103 households throughout the state.

This extensive exercise involved 35 District Election Officers (DEOs), 126 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 1,260 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), 29,656 Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and 2,578 BLO Supervisors.

Political parties also contributed by deploying 61,533 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to oversee and assist in the verification process.

While the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is ongoing in 12 states and Union Territories, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, the Election Commission has specifically mandated a Special Revision in Assam.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated, "There are distinct provisions for citizenship in Assam under the Citizenship Act. The process of verifying citizenship is nearing completion under the Supreme Court's oversight."

Officials noted that the Special Revision serves as a bridge between the annual special summary revision and the SIR.

The aim of this Special Revision is to create an accurate electoral roll by enabling the enrollment of eligible voters, correcting clerical mistakes in names, ages, and addresses, removing deceased individuals, updating addresses, and eliminating duplicate entries.

Following rationalization, the state now has a total of 31,486 polling stations.