Significant Increase in Voter Numbers Across Nine States Following Voter List Update
Voter List Update Overview
SIR Voter List Update: A recent update has emerged regarding the number of voters in the country following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. On November 12, 2026, the Election Commission released the draft voter lists for nine states and union territories, revealing an increase in voter numbers ranging from 0.1% to 3%. Goa recorded the highest growth, with Rajasthan following closely behind, adding approximately 1.147 million new voters.
Current Voter Increase Statistics
The draft voter list published on November 12 indicates a rise in voter numbers across nine states and union territories. The statistics are as follows:
| State/Union Territory | Voter Increase |
|---|---|
| Goa | 3% |
| Rajasthan | 2.22% |
| Bihar | 1.8% |
| Tamil Nadu | 1.8% |
| Manipur | 1.7% |
| Kerala | 1.5% |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1.5% |
| Puducherry | 1.3% |
| Lakshadweep | 0.1% |
Goa leads with a 3% increase in voter numbers, while Rajasthan follows with a 2.22% rise. Lakshadweep saw the smallest increase at 0.1%.
Rajasthan's Voter Growth
In Rajasthan, the voter count has surged by approximately 1.147 million. The draft voter list for SSR-2027, released on November 12, shows a total of 52,667,416 registered voters.
This includes 27,524,780 men, 25,142,052 women, and 584 transgender voters. In comparison, the final voter list released after SIR in February 2026 recorded 51,519,929 voters, indicating an increase of about 1.147 million.
Goa's Notable Increase
Goa has experienced the most significant increase, with a 3% rise in voter numbers. The final list released after SIR in February 2026 recorded 1,057,566 voters, and the new draft list reflects this growth.
This increase highlights the ongoing process of updating the voter list post-SIR, emphasizing the need to track both new voters and those previously omitted.
Understanding SIR and SSR
SIR (Special Intensive Revision) involves a thorough review of the voter list, where booth-level officers verify voter information and eligibility by visiting homes. This process checks for deceased, relocated, and duplicate registrations.
SSR (Special Summary Revision) updates the existing voter list, allowing for the addition of new eligible voters, correction of errors, and inclusion of previously omitted names.
Application Timeline for Voter List Updates
According to the Election Commission's schedule, claims and objections regarding the draft voter list can be submitted from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Following this period, applications will be processed, and the final voter list will be published on January 4, 2027.
If your name is not on the voter list, you can visit the official Election Commission portal for more information: https://voters.eci.gov.in/.
- Form 6: To add a new name to the voter list.
- Form 7: To remove a name or file an objection.
- Form 8: For corrections in name, address, and other details.
Thus, the draft list released after SIR shows an increase in voter numbers across nine states and union territories, with all eyes now on the final voter list set to be released on January 4, 2027.