13.60 lakh names dropped from final electoral rolls after SIR in Punjab
Punjab’s final electoral roll, released after a Supreme Court‑mandated scrutiny, shows 13.6 million names removed. The electorate rose from 19.39 million in the draft to 20.10 million in the final list, a 3.64 % increase, according to the Chief Electoral Officer. The Supreme Court’s scrutiny (SIR) led to the removal of 13.6 lakh entries, tightening the roll.