SC Directs ECI to Publish 24 Lakh Deleted Names from Kerala Poll Rolls for Transparency

Petitioners, including leaders from the CPI(M), IUML, and Congress, argued that the large-scale deletions—comprising roughly 7% of the state's electorate—were conducted without providing sufficient notice or an opportunity for voters to defend their residency or citizenship status. (Representational image: News18)

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News18•15-01-2026, 21:47

SC Directs ECI to Publish 24 Lakh Deleted Names from Kerala Poll Rolls for Transparency

•The Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publicly display 24 lakh names removed from Kerala's draft electoral rolls.
•The directive aims to ensure transparency and allow affected citizens to be aware of their exclusion, with lists to be published on websites and public offices.
•The court's intervention follows criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which saw large-scale deletions without adequate notice to voters.
•Petitioners from CPI(M), IUML, and Congress argued that 7% of Kerala's electorate was removed without proper opportunity for defense.
•The SC also asked the ECI to consider extending the deadline for filing claims and objections by at least two weeks, acknowledging public difficulties.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court mandates ECI to publish names of 24 lakh deleted Kerala voters, ensuring transparency and democratic inclusion.

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