Chhattisgarh SIR: 27 Lakh Voters Removed from Draft List; EC Urges Claims

• Chhattisgarh's draft voter list under SIR campaign saw over 27.60 lakh names removed from 2.12 crore voters.
• Removals include 3% deceased, 9% shifted/absent, and 1% with multiple entries, aiming for an accurate list.
• Affected voters can file claims/objections from December 23, 2025, to January 22, 2026, via e-Daava portal or BLO.
• Raipur district was most impacted, with 5,11,136 names removed across its seven assembly constituencies.
• The Election Commission urges affected individuals to apply soon to prevent permanent removal, ensuring transparent elections.

Why It Matters: Chhattisgarh's SIR campaign removed 27 lakh voters to ensure an accurate list; affected can re-register.