Delhi Draft Voter List Cuts 4.77 Million Names, Officials Confirm

The Delhi government has published its draft electoral roll, with 47.7 lakh names removed from the voter list, according to a report from The Hindu. The revision, released on Monday, August 31, 2026, has drawn immediate political attention.

The Hindu reports that the draft roll shows a significant reduction in the number of registered voters in the national capital. ThePrint described the deletion rate as the "highest" at 33 percent, though the outlet did not specify whether this percentage refers to the total names removed or a subset of the list.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responded to the development with a critical remark, as noted by NDTV. His comment came shortly after the draft was made public, though the exact wording of his statement was not included in the available reporting.

The draft roll is now open for public review. Telegraph India has published guidance for residents on how to check whether their names appear on the list, how to file a claim or objection, and what the exclusions mean for affected voters. The process allows individuals to verify their status and request corrections before the final roll is confirmed.

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This is not the first time Delhi's electoral rolls have faced scrutiny, but the scale of exclusions in this draft has made it a notable story. The 47.7 lakh figure represents a substantial portion of the city's electorate, and the political reaction suggests the issue will remain in the spotlight.

What to watch next: whether the Election Commission responds to the criticism and how many of the excluded names are restored after the claims process closes.