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Karnataka Purges Voter List: Over 99 Lakh Names Removed
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 11:49 PM
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In a significant move, Karnataka has removed over 99.32 lakh names from its voter list. The electoral rolls have been revised ahead of the upcoming elections.
Karnataka has undertaken a major revision of its voter list, resulting in the removal of over 99.32 lakh names. This extensive purge comes ahead of the state's upcoming elections, indicating a focus on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the electoral rolls. The specific reasons for the removals have not yet been publicly disclosed. However, such revisions are often conducted to eliminate duplicate entries, outdated information, and ineligible voters.