Strength of electorate has shrunk across central districts

Mon Feb 23 15:02:10 UTC 2026: # Significant Voter Roll Reduction Across Tamil Nadu Districts Following Special Intensive Revision

The Story:

Several districts in Tamil Nadu, India, have reported a significant decrease in voter rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted in late 2025 and early 2026. The published data on February 23, 2026, reveals reductions in voter strength across Karur, Pudukottai, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Perambalur, and Ariyalur districts. While new voters were added, the number of deleted voters far outweighed the additions, leading to a net decrease in the electorate. District Collectors are urging voters to verify their inclusion in the final rolls and providing avenues for addressing discrepancies.

Key Points:

• Karur District: Voter strength decreased by 53,198, from 8,98,362 to 8,45,164.
• Pudukottai District: Voter strength decreased from 13,94,112 to 12,98,907, a reduction of 95,205 voters.
• Nagapattinam District: Voter strength decreased from 5,67,730 to 5,27,947, a reduction of 39,783 voters.
• Mayiladuthurai District: Voter strength decreased from 7,83,500 to 7,29,216, a reduction of 54,284 voters.
• Perambalur District: Voter strength decreased from 5,90,490 to 5,55,131, a reduction of 35,359 voters.
• Ariyalur District: Voter strength decreased by 7,936, from 5,30,890 to 5,22,954.
• District Collectors are encouraging voters to verify their inclusion in the rolls via online portals, apps, and public service centers.

Key Takeaways:

• The Special Intensive Revision has resulted in a notable decrease in voter rolls across multiple districts in Tamil Nadu.
• While new voters were added during the revision process, the number of deletions significantly outweighed the additions.
• Authorities are emphasizing the importance of voter verification and providing channels for addressing discrepancies in the electoral rolls.
• The scale of voter roll reduction across multiple districts suggests a systematic process of revision, potentially impacting future election outcomes.

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