Daijiworld Media Network - Jaipur
Jaipur, Feb 21: The Election Commission of India has published the final electoral roll for Rajasthan following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, deleting 2,42,760 names in a major clean-up ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Officials stated that the large-scale verification drive was undertaken to remove duplicate and ineligible entries and to strengthen the transparency and credibility of the electoral process. The previous electoral roll had been published on October 27, 2025.
Despite the deletions, the total number of registered voters in the state now stands at 5,15,19,929. The Commission also added 10,48,605 new voters compared to the draft roll, attributing the increase to improved outreach measures and simplified registration procedures implemented across the state.
As per the updated data, the electorate comprises 2,69,57,881 male voters, 2,45,61,486 female voters and 562 transgender voters.
Significantly, the number of young voters aged between 18 and 20 has risen by 4,35,061 — reflecting a 0.82 per cent increase over the draft roll. Jaipur recorded the highest growth in this category at 1.30 per cent, indicating encouraging participation among first-time voters.
The gender ratio has also improved, with the number of women voters per thousand men increasing from 909 to 911, pointing towards enhanced awareness and greater electoral participation among women in the state. Rajasthan was among the nine states covered in the second phase of the nationwide SIR exercise.
Clarifying that the process remains continuous, Commission officials stated that the publication of the final roll does not mark the end of revisions. Eligible citizens who have attained 18 years of age may apply for inclusion through Form 6, while Form 7 is meant for deletion of names. Corrections and modifications can be carried out using Form 8.
To ensure inclusivity, volunteers will assist genuine electors — particularly the elderly, sick, persons with disabilities, economically weaker sections and other vulnerable groups — so that no eligible voter is left out.
Reiterating the objective of the exercise, the Commission emphasised that the SIR aims to ensure that “no eligible elector is left out and no ineligible elector is included,” reaffirming its commitment to a free, fair and transparent electoral system in Rajasthan.