Tamil Nadu SIR final electoral roll: 5.67 crore voters in state after deletion of nearly 97 lakh electors
Times of India
by SHANMUGHASUNDARAM JFebruary 23, 2026
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Tamil Nadu's final electoral roll, released after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in 2026, reveals a significant reduction in the number of voters. The state now has 56,707,380 registered electors, with nearly 97.37 lakh voters removed from the rolls. This revision brought the total electorate down to 5.67 crore, compared to the previous figure of 6.41 crore in 2025. The majority of deletions occurred in urban areas, though a substantial number of new registrations were also processed during this period, including 34,75,717 applications received both offline and online.
The updated roll reflects a gender balance with 28,960,838 women electors and 27,738,925 men. Notably, the Shozhinganallur constituency in Chengalpet district has the highest number of electors at 5,36,991, while Harbour constituency in Chennai district has the lowest with 1,16,896 voters. The SIR process also added 27.53 lakh eligible voters and removed 4.23 lakh ineligible ones after claims and objections were filed between December 2025 and January 2026.
The revisions highlight a focus on ensuring the accuracy of voter data ahead of future elections. Over 12.51 lakh electors aged 18–19 years have been enrolled, with 7.40 lakh added during this special drive. This update underscores the importance of maintaining reliable electoral records to ensure fair and credible voting processes. The reduction in the number of voters reflects efforts to eliminate duplicate entries and non-residents from the rolls.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/23/2026