Odisha CM backs voter roll exercise

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday, October twelve, twenty twenty-six defended the Special Intensive Revision as necessary to uphold electoral integrity.

Why clean voter rolls matter

Majhi said duplicate entries, outdated records and names of deceased persons remaining on voter lists can compromise accuracy and undermine electoral fairness.

“Duplicate entries, outdated records and the names of deceased persons remaining on voter lists can compromise their accuracy”

SIR identifies and fixes problems

The exercise helps identify discrepancies, eliminate duplicate entries, update records following deaths or residence changes, and ensure eligible voters are not left out.

Balancing accuracy and fairness

Majhi stressed the process must protect every legitimate voter from wrongful exclusion, saying these details go to the heart of electoral fairness and equal representation.

“These are not minor administrative details; they go to the heart of electoral fairness, equal representation and the sanctity of every vote”

Effective implementation needed

Majhi asserted that fair and diligent implementation of the Special Intensive Revision will ensure electoral records remain reliable and democracy commands public confidence.