The Chandigarh Election Department has published a draft electoral roll that flags approximately 209,000 voters for possible removal. This action is part of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a periodic administrative exercise designed to verify the accuracy of voter records by identifying individuals who may have moved, passed away, or become ineligible to vote in the constituency.

While the process is standard procedure for maintaining electoral integrity, the high number of voters marked for deletion has become a point of interest. The SIR process typically involves field verification where booth-level officers confirm the status of registered individuals. If a voter is marked for deletion, they are generally given an opportunity to object or provide proof of residence to remain on the rolls before the final list is published.

Currently, the administration is inviting claims and objections from the public regarding these proposed changes. The process is intended to ensure that the electoral roll reflects the current population accurately, preventing issues like duplicate entries or the inclusion of voters who no longer reside in the area. The final electoral roll will be released only after these claims and objections have been reviewed by election officials.