Tamil Nadu’s final electoral rolls, after the Election Commission’s extensive Special Review (SIR) process, were published on Monday by the state’s chief electoral officer, Archana Patnaik. More than 74,000 names were removed from the lists, according to the final list.
Apart from the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, elections are also scheduled this summer in Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry and Assam.
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Before the SIR exercise, the number of voters was 6.41 lakh crore as of October 27, 2025, which has now come down to 5.67 lakh crore as of February 23, 2026, as per the final list.
This indicates that more than 74,000 names have been removed from the list in the state linked to the poll.
According to a statement issued by the Tamil Nadu Chief Executive, the electorate consists of 2.7 crore men, 2.8 crore women and 7,617 third gender voters.
Notably, Shozhinganallur Assembly constituency in Chengalpattu district of the state recorded the highest number of voters at 5.36 lakh voters. Meanwhile, Harbor Assembly constituency recorded the least number of voters at 1.16 lakh voters.
Name deleted? Here’s what to do next
The Election Commission said that voters who feel dissatisfied can contact the authorities after the final list is issued to request the addition or deletion of names. The final list will also be shared with political parties.
In accordance with section 24(a) of the Representation of the People Act 1950, a voter may make a first appeal to the District Electoral Officer if he or she wishes to challenge a decision made by the Electoral Registration Officer.
In accordance with Section 24(b) of the Act, a second appeal may be made to the Chief Electoral Officer against the decision of the District Electoral Officer.
SIR process in India
The current nationwide SIR exercise is the ninth review of electoral rolls since independence, the previous review taking place between 2002 and 2004.
This process, which sparked great controversy, especially in West Bengal, was implemented in Bihar in July last year, where 6.9 million names were deleted and 2.15 million names were added.
