Karnataka’s Chief Electoral Officer, V. Anbu Kumar, announced that over 240,000 names were removed from the Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others (ASDDO) list between August 5 and August 12. The removals followed the public release of the ASDDO list, which identifies voters who may no longer be eligible to cast ballots. The update comes as part of the state’s efforts to maintain accurate voter records ahead of upcoming elections.
Among those affected, actor Prakash Raj claimed his name was deleted from the voter list for Bengaluru constituency. He shared a video on social media expressing his concern over the removal. His case highlights the impact of the revisions on individual voters, though officials have not yet provided details on the specific criteria used for deletion.
The changes reflect a broader effort to clean up electoral rolls by removing outdated or incorrect entries. The process has sparked discussions about transparency and the potential for errors. Officials have not yet confirmed the exact number of affected voters or the next steps for those impacted.
