The draft electoral roll released on 24 August 2026 for Mysuru district reveals a sharp fall of 5,57,241 voters, a drop of nearly 20% compared with the roll dated 16 June 2026. The decline follows the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) carried out across the district.
Key Developments
- The draft roll lists 22,42,452 electors, down from 27,99,693 on 16 June 2026.
- 80.10% of the 27,99,693 enumeration forms were digitised; the remaining 5,57,241 were marked as ASDDO entries.
- Largest reductions occurred in Narasimharaja (‑99,355), Krishnaraja (‑86,801), Chamaraja (‑85,853) and Chamundeshwari (‑75,731) constituencies.
- Polling stations increased by 52, from 2,915 to 2,967.
Important Facts
- Gender composition: 10,98,058 male, 11,44,256 female, and 138 third‑gender voters.
- Electoral anomalies: 1,28,124 voters flagged; 1,12,270 have anomalies, 15,854 lack mapping.
- Verification notices will be sent to those in the anomaly and no‑mapping categories.
- The draft roll can be accessed at the offices of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), as well as on the websites of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka and Mysuru district.
- Objection window: 24 August to 23 September 2026. Voters may file:
- Form 6 for new inclusions,
- Form 8 for corrections or address changes,
- Form 7 for objections.
- Final roll publication is scheduled for 27 October 2026.
Exam Relevance
Understanding the roll‑updating process is essential for GS Paper II (Polity) as it illustrates the functioning of the Election Commission, the role of Election Commission, and the mechanisms to ensure a clean voter list. The gender breakdown and removal of duplicate or deceased entries reflect the commitment to inclusive and accurate democratic participation, a topic often examined in GS Paper I (Society) and GS Paper II (Polity).
Way Forward
- Electors flagged under anomalies should promptly respond to verification notices to avoid wrongful deletion.
- Stakeholders must monitor the objection period and submit appropriate forms (Form 6, Form 8, Form 7) to safeguard their voting rights.
- Policy analysts should assess the impact of the 20% decline on constituency demographics and future electoral strategies.