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Five poll-bound states lose 2.29 crore voters after roll revision

Five poll-bound states lose 2.29 crore voters after roll revision

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Counting of votes is under way in Andhra Pradesh’s civic polls across 92 urban local bodies, with the process delayed at several places according to SEC monitoring reports. The ten zones are being counted at different locations on the Andhra University campus, while candidates and party leaders meet supporters, review prospects and some visit temples to offer prayers; authorities have made elaborate arrangements at the venue. The ruling NDA coalition says its development and welfare programmes will aid its candidates, and the High Court has given a green signal in Jagan’s Pulivendula.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    New Delhi: The number of voters across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur came down by up to 13.24 per cent after the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, data shows. The five states will go for assembly polls early next year. According to data made…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 5 outlets

    NEW DELHI: The number of voters across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur came down by up to 13.24 per cent after the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, data shows. The five states will go for assembly polls early next year. According to data made…

    — DT Next

  • right · 4 outlets

    Voter numbers in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab, and Manipur saw a notable reduction after the Special Intensive Revision. The overall electorate decreased from approximately 18.71 crore to 16.43 crore, which represents a 12.2 percent drop. Uttar Pradesh accounted for the majority of this…

    — The Economic Times

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Post-SIR, voter base in 5 poll-bound states shrinks by up to 13%; UP records steepest drop

The number of voters across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur was cut by up to 13.24 per cent after the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, data shows. The five states will go for assembly polls early next year. According to data made public by the…

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