The electoral landscape of Hyderabad is set for a massive overhaul following the conclusion of the enumeration phase under Telangana's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. Official figures indicate that the capital city's voter rolls could shrink by up to 40 percent after intensive verification efforts flagged millions of unverified entries.

Massive Voter Reductions in Hyderabad District

On the final day of the enumeration exercise, election authorities in Hyderabad district identified over 19.46 lakh electors categorized as Absent, Shifted, or Dead (ASD). This significant number of flagged voters accounts for nearly four out of every ten voters currently registered on the district's rolls, paving the way for a substantial contraction when final updates take effect.

The revision exercise aims to cleanse voter registries of duplicate profiles, deceased individuals, and citizens who have permanently relocated without updating their residence details.

Statewide Progress and Upcoming Draft Roll Release

Across the entire state of Telangana, official figures reveal that 78.3 percent of voters successfully enrolled during the SIR enumeration phase. With the field verification stage wrapped up, state election authorities are now preparing to publish the comprehensive draft rolls on August 17.

Once released, citizens and political organizations will have a window to inspect the updated list, raise claims, and submit objections regarding missing names or incorrect categorizations.

Political Reactions and Dispute Over Unenrolled Voters

The scale of flagged entries has drawn sharp reactions from political parties across the state. Representatives from the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) expressed strong concerns regarding the drive, asserting that the voting status of over 1 crore electors statewide remains at stake.

Reports surrounding the conclusion of the field phase further suggest that approximately 73 lakh votes across Telangana could be at risk of omission or pending verification. Political leadership has urged officials to ensure that no eligible citizen is disenfranchised during the final reconciliation process leading up to the upcoming roll publication.