Karnataka SIR: 1.08 Crore Electors Flagged Ahead of Draft Electoral Roll Publication
Indiadailyupdate.com – As Karnataka moves towards the publication of the draft electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), 1,08,75,304 electors have been categorised as ASDDO (Absent, Permanently Shifted, Dead, Duplicate or Other) as of August 12. The figure has, however, declined by 2,41,082, or 2.17 per cent, from the initial 1,11,16,386 electors categorised as ASDDO on August 5, according to the latest data provided by the State Election Commission. Of the total 1.08 crore electors currently under the ASDDO category, the largest group comprises those marked as permanently shifted, accounting for 65,73,976 voters.
Breakdown of ASDDO Categories in Karnataka SIR
This is followed by 16,36,673 electors marked as dead and 15,48,757 classified as absent. Another 7,01,412 voters have been identified as already enrolled elsewhere (duplicate), while 4,14,486 have been placed under the ‘Other’ category. The ‘Other’ category also included voters who initially refused to sign the enumeration form.
However, 80,492 voters have been removed from this category, suggesting that they subsequently approached the BLOs and signed the forms. Those whose names have been incorrectly categorised can submit claims and objections and establish their eligibility before the final electoral roll is prepared.
“We don’t comment on individual cases, but we respect the sentiment of each and every voter. If any voter’s name is wrongly added to the ASDDO list, they still have time till August 17 to contact the BLO and get their name rolled back into the list.”
When a reporter asked about actor and political activist Prakash Raj’s claim that his name had been deleted, V Anbukkumar, Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, said, “We don’t comment on individual cases, but we respect the sentiment of each and every voter.” He further said, “If any voter’s name is wrongly added to the ASDDO list, they still have time till August 17 to contact the BLO and get their name rolled back into the list.” Prakash Raj published a video on social media on Tuesday claiming that his name had been deleted from his Bengaluru address, where he had also stood as an independent candidate for the Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency in 2019.
He alleged that the removal was politically motivated. However, according to electoral officials who visited the address, he was not living at the address where he was enrolled as a voter. Last week, the Election Commission revised the deadline for the house-to-house collection of enumeration forms by nine days to accommodate eligible voters who had been marked as ASDDO and give them an opportunity to establish their eligibility before the draft roll is published.
The draft electoral roll will now be published on August 24.
What Voters Need to Know About Karnataka SIR
The Karnataka SIR process is a comprehensive exercise aimed at updating and verifying the state’s electoral rolls. With over 1.08 crore electors flagged during this revision, the State Election Commission has ensured that voters have adequate time to address any discrepancies. The extended deadline for form collection and the provision for claims and objections demonstrate the commission’s commitment to inclusive electoral participation.
Voters who believe their names have been incorrectly categorised under the Karnataka SIR should immediately contact their respective Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The process allows for corrections even after initial categorisation, ensuring that no eligible voter is disenfranchised due to administrative errors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Karnataka SIR
Q: What does ASDDO stand for in the Karnataka SIR context? A: ASDDO stands for Absent, Permanently Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, or Other. These categories help identify electors who may need verification or correction in the electoral rolls.
Q: What is the deadline for voters to claim their names if wrongly categorised? A: Voters have until August 17 to contact their BLO and get their names rolled back into the list if they have been incorrectly added to the ASDDO category.
Q: When will the draft electoral roll be published? A: The draft electoral roll for Karnataka will be published on August 24, 2026.
Q: How many electors have been removed from the ASDDO category so far? A: 80,492 voters have been removed from the ASDDO category, indicating that they approached BLOs and signed the enumeration forms.
Q: What should voters do if they find their names missing or incorrectly categorised? A: Voters can submit claims and objections to establish their eligibility before the final electoral roll is prepared. They should contact their respective BLOs as soon as possible.
