14,210 new voters added to take final poll roll to 10.08 lakh in Vijayanagara

Deputy Commissioner Kavitha S. Mannikeri says people whose names have been omitted can apply for fresh registration using Form 6 along with the necessary documents. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO As many as 1,48,575 names have been removed from the electoral roll in Vijayanagara district during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), taking the total electorate to 10,08,367, Deputy Commissioner Kavita S. Mannikeri said on Tuesday.Addressing a press conference at her office, she said that the final electoral roll has been published following the revision exercise. The district has 1,301 polling stations.According to the Deputy Commissioner, the district had 11,42,732 electors before the revision. Of those removed from the roll, 38,412 are deceased, 21,224 found absent, 69,598 permanently shifted their residence, 18,926 already enrolled elsewhere and 415 fall under other categories.The final electoral roll comprises 5,05,785 male voters, 5,02,477 female voters and 105 voters of the third gender. The gender ratio stands at 994 female voters for every 1,000 male voters.Ms. Mannikeri said that 14,210 new electors have been added during the revision, accounting for 1.31% of the total electorate. The service voter category has 356 registered voters, including 351 men and five women.During revision, notices were issued to 30,622 electors. Of them, 30,494 were found eligible after appearing for hearings and submitting the required documents within seven days and their names have been retained in the final roll.The remaining 128 cases were identified for deletion. These included 26 deceased voters, 43 who shifted residence and 50 who were already enrolled elsewhere.The addresses of nine electors could not be traced and no further information about them is available, she said.The Deputy Commissioner urged voters to verify their names, addresses and other details in the final electoral roll. Those seeking corrections or inclusion of their names may approach the election officials concerned.People whose names have been omitted can apply for fresh registration using Form 6 along with the necessary documents. The process of enrolment and correction will continue, she added.Additional Deputy Commissioner P.N. Lokesh was present. Published - October 27, 2026 08:41 pm IST