1.60 lakh additions in Jammu and Kashmir annual voter roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted More than 1.60 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent special summary revision (SSR), while 67,690 names were removed, and 2.29 lakh corrections were made, according to official data. Jammu district recorded the highest number of deletions, which included “duplicate” and “shifted” entries, during the annual voter list revision. The special summary revision is distinct from the special intensive revision (SIR) conducted in other states. District-wise, Jammu had the largest number of electors at 11,89,555, followed by Srinagar with 7,53,222 and Baramulla with 7,20,500 voters. Srinagar saw the most additions, with 30,077 new entries, followed by Jammu with 16,855 and Baramulla with 11,854. Jammu also had the highest deletions at 10,430, followed by Budgam with 7,762 and Anantnag with 5,241. The total electorate in Jammu and Kashmir stands at 87,42,878, comprising 44,65,161 male voters, 42,77,568 female voters, and 149 third gender voters. Officials highlighted efforts to achieve 100% voter enrolment, particularly among underrepresented groups. These efforts include the special summary revision under the Representation of the People Act, which now allows four qualifying dates for voter registration—January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme is being implemented to boost voter awareness and participation. Election authorities have launched initiatives under SVEEP to engage youth, women, and marginalized communities. The programme emphasizes informed voting practices and educational outreach.#jammu_and_kashmir #special_summary_revision #representation_of_the_people_act #sveep_programme #jammu_district
