Overview
- Draft lists released on December 23 for Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Andaman & Nicobar follow house‑to‑house verification by Booth Level Officers.
- State figures show 42.74 lakh deletions in Madhya Pradesh, 24.08 lakh in Kerala, 27.34 lakh in Chhattisgarh and about 64,000 in Andaman & Nicobar, with the islands recording the highest share by proportion.
- Officials attributed removals to shifted or absent voters, deceased electors and duplicate registrations, with Madhya Pradesh also flagging about 8.65 lakh unmapped voters who must present documents.
- The claims and objections window is open, generally through January 22, 2026, with Kerala’s CEO specifying filings and final publication on February 21; applications can be made via Forms 6/6A/7/8 online or through BLOs.
- Election authorities say deletions require notice and speaking orders by EROs, hearings run into February, and aggrieved voters may appeal to district collectors and state CEOs under electoral law.