ECI to release draft voter lists for 5 states/UTs; millions of voters face deletion

• ECI to release draft voter lists today for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.
• The release is part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to clean up electoral rolls.
• Draft rolls will be available in print/digital, provided to political parties, and uploaded online.
• Significant deletions are expected, including ~58 lakh voters in West Bengal and ~1 lakh in Goa.
• The revision aims to ensure accuracy and prevent bogus voting, with final deletions based on voter responses.

Why It Matters: This ensures fair elections by cleaning up voter lists and preventing fraud.