SIR exercise: Nine lakh names dropped from Uttarakhand’s poll roll; State now has 71.59 lakh voters
Uttarakhand’s electoral roll has been trimmed by roughly ten percent after the recent SIR exercise, removing about nine lakh names and leaving 71.59 lakh registered voters. Authorities plan a targeted enrolment drive to add back eligible citizens who were classified as ‘uncollectable (ASDD)’, aiming to address the shortfall and ensure comprehensive voter coverage in the state for upcoming elections.