The Election Commission of India has released the draft Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls for Andhra Pradesh, listing 3,71,38,182 registered voters [1].
This update is critical for ensuring the integrity of the democratic process by removing inaccuracies and adding eligible citizens before the final rolls are frozen. The revision process prevents voter fraud and ensures that only current, eligible residents are listed in the 175 Assembly constituencies [1, 3].
Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav said the draft figures include 1,82,06,954 male voters and 1,89,28,492 female voters [1]. The rolls also account for 2,736 third-gender voters and 64,502 service electors [1]. While some reports approximate the total at 3.72 crore [2], the official draft count stands at 3,71,38,182 [1].
The revision resulted in the removal of nearly 45 lakh voters from the rolls [8]. This cleanup effort included the deletion of 22.30 lakh voters who were permanently shifted or absent, as well as 15.22 lakh voters who died [9, 10].
To further streamline the voting process, the commission rationalized polling stations, resulting in a total of 50,330 stations across the state [7].
The commission has opened a window for citizens and political parties to file claims or objections. This period runs from July 31 to Aug. 30, 2026 [6]. During this time, individuals can request additions to the list or challenge existing entries to ensure the final roll is accurate.
These efforts are part of a broader mandate to maintain a clean database of electors. By removing millions of duplicate or obsolete entries, the commission aims to reduce discrepancies on election day and improve the efficiency of the polling process [3].
“3,71,38,182 registered voters”
The removal of nearly 4.5 million entries indicates a significant discrepancy in previous electoral records, suggesting that the rolls had become heavily inflated with deceased or relocated voters. By conducting a Special Intensive Revision, the Election Commission is attempting to mitigate potential electoral fraud and logistical bottlenecks. The final accuracy of the rolls will depend on the volume of successful challenges filed by political parties and citizens during the August window.
