US EditionPoll Panel Links Electoral Rolls To Birth, Death Records For Accuracy
- On May 1, 2025, the Election Commission of India announced new measures in New Delhi to enhance the accuracy of electoral rolls by electronically integrating data from birth and death registration records.
- The move addresses longstanding legacy issues causing hundreds of thousands of duplicate, deceased, or incorrect entries on voter registers.
- Key initiatives include electronically receiving death registration updates from the relevant government authority, providing Booth Level Officers with standardized photo identity cards, and enhancing voter slips with clearer information for easier navigation.
- Chief Executive Art O'Leary explained that local authorities receive weekly updates on deaths, while the Electoral Commission acknowledged that it is unlikely the electoral register will ever be completely free of inaccuracies.
- These steps aim to improve electoral roll accuracy and transparency, enabling timely updates and better voter verification ahead of upcoming state elections.
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Poll Panel Links Electoral Rolls To Birth, Death Records For Accuracy
The Election Commission will take data of death registrations from the Registrar General of India (RGI) to update electoral rolls. It has also modified the voter information slip to ensure the serial and part number of voters are prominently visible.
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ECI Launches Three Key Reforms to Boost Voter Services and Roll Accuracy - The News21
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out three significant initiatives aimed at improving the integrity of the electoral rolls and strengthening voter services, as per an official press release issued on Thursday. The first major initiative will see the ECI receiving electronic death registration data from the Registrar General of India. […]
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