In 24 Delhi constituencies, SIR draft roll has fewer names than 2025 voter turnout

According to a recent report by Alt News, an analysis of Delhi’s new draft electoral roll reveals a significant statistical discrepancy in 24 of the city's 70 assembly constituencies. The report notes that the draft roll currently contains 97,53,577 names, a figure that stands only 2.7 percent higher than the 94,94,607 votes cast during the Delhi assembly elections in February 2025. This narrow margin between the total number of eligible voters and the actual turnout from the previous election cycle has raised questions regarding the accuracy and updating process of the current electoral registry.

The analysis highlights that in nearly one-third of Delhi's constituencies, the number of names on the draft roll is lower than the number of people who participated in the last election. Electoral rolls are intended to be dynamic documents that reflect the current population of eligible voters, including new registrants and the removal of deceased or relocated individuals. Such a close proximity between the total roll count and the previous turnout figures suggests potential issues with the maintenance of the voter database.

While the report does not allege specific malfeasance, it underscores the importance of transparency in the electoral process as the city prepares for future political cycles. The findings have prompted calls for a closer audit of the draft roll to ensure that all eligible citizens are correctly accounted for and that the registry accurately reflects the current demographic landscape of the national capital. Authorities have not yet issued a formal response to the specific statistical claims raised in the analysis.