The briefing
The Hindu reports that voter lists have fallen by more than 15% since 2024 in 17 States and Union Territories where SIR phase‑3 draft rolls are published. Maharashtra and Delhi saw some of the steepest declines, prompting questions about methodology and impact.
Original headline
Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are out