The draft electoral roll released after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Odisha has revealed a significant reduction in the state's voter list. According to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), more than 20 lakh electors have been removed from the draft rolls, with Ganjam recording the highest number of deletions and Malkangiri witnessing the steepest percentage decline.
The large-scale revision has sparked political debate, with opposition parties questioning the extent of voter deletions and seeking greater transparency in the process.
