Puducherry Voter List Shock: Over 1 Lakh Names Missing from Revised Rolls

• Puducherry's revised voter list shows over 1.03 lakh names missing, dropping total voters to 9.18 lakh from 10.21 lakh.
• Over 80,000 voters were found to have shifted or were absent, while 20,798 names were removed due to electors being deceased.
• Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) assures no name deletion without prior notice and a speaking order; aggrieved voters can appeal.
• The Claims and Objections period is from December 16 to January 15, 2026, with the final electoral rolls published on February 14.
• 2,024 voters were found enrolled at multiple locations; their names will be retained only at a single place.

Why It Matters: Puducherry's voter list revision removed over 1 lakh names; eligible voters can re-apply by Jan 15, 2026.