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Domestic electoral roll revision

Tamil Nadu Final Electoral Roll Released

Analysis based on 21 articles · First reported Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated Feb 23, 2026

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Market Impact

This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a routine administrative process related to voter registration in India===Tamil Nadu.

Government
Event Summary

The India===Election Commission of India released the final electoral roll for India===Tamil Nadu after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise conducted from October 27, 2025, to February 23, 2026. The revision resulted in the deletion of 97.37 lakh voter names under various categories and the inclusion of 7.40 lakh new voters in the 18-19 age bracket. The total number of voters in India===Tamil Nadu now stands at 5.67 crore, down from 6.41 crore before the SIR. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik announced the details, emphasizing continuous updation. The Sholinganallur Assembly Constituency has the highest number of electors, while the Harbour Assembly Constituency has the lowest. The final electoral roll is available on the CEO's website for public verification.

Key Actions
90 India===Election Commission of India released final electoral roll India===Tamil Nadu
85 India===Election Commission of India deleted 97.37 lakh voter names India===Tamil Nadu
80 India===Election Commission of India added 7.40 lakh new voters India===Tamil Nadu
70 Archana Patnaik addressed press conference
20 India===Greater Chennai Corporation released electoral rolls for 16 constituencies India===Tamil Nadu
Entities Involved
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India===Tamil Nadu
India===Tamil Nadu is the state where the electoral roll revision took place, significantly altering its voter base from 6.41 crore to 5.67 crore. This revision is crucial for future elections within India===Tamil Nadu.
Importance 100 Sentiment 0
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India===Election Commission of India
The India===Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India===Tamil Nadu, leading to the deletion of 97.37 lakh names and the addition of 7.40 lakh new voters. This action directly impacts the composition of the electorate.
Importance 90 Sentiment 0
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Archana Patnaik
Archana Patnaik, as the Chief Electoral Officer of India===Tamil Nadu, released the final electoral roll and provided key statistics regarding the revision. She urged voters to verify their names and submit applications for any necessary changes.
Importance 80 Sentiment 0
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India===Greater Chennai Corporation
The India===Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner, J. Kumaragurubaran, released the electoral rolls for 16 Assembly constituencies within Chennai district, playing a localized role in the broader revision process.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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J. Kumaragurubaran
J. Kumaragurubaran, as the District Election Officer and Commissioner of India===Greater Chennai Corporation, released the electoral rolls for 16 Assembly constituencies in Chennai district.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
Relationships
J. Kumaragurubaran related ↔ India===Greater Chennai Corporation
J. Kumaragurubaran related ↔ India===Greater Chennai Corporation
Archana Patnaik related ↔ India===Election Commission of India
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