UPDATED: Oct 27, 2026 16:23 IST
The final electoral roll for Karnataka has been published following a 129-day special intensive revision exercise. The updated list comprises 4.55 crore names, with over 1.88 lakh voter entries deleted under Form 7. Deletions include 1,24,327 permanently shifted individuals, 61,960 ineligible cases identified during hearings, 1,091 deceased persons, 762 duplicate or already enrolled entries, and 184 absentees. Additionally, 10.08 lakh new voters were added during the claims and objections process, while 8.96 lakh entries were modified through corrections. Voters can verify their part and serial numbers on the Election Commission of India website.
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