Archive · 23 Jul 2026
ECI seeks fresh ID documents from 58 lakh Odisha voters
The Election Commission of India has asked 58 lakh voters in Odisha to submit their identity documents again.
This is because some voters were not on the 2002 voters' list, and there are minor mistakes in the details of others.
The commission says that most voters will not be deleted from the list, but those with serious issues might be.
Voters can submit their documents through local officials or even via video calls if they are outside the state or abroad.
The final list of voters will be published on September 6.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked 58 lakh voters in Odisha to submit fresh identity documents.
12 lakh voters were not on the 2002 voters' list, and 46 lakh have minor discrepancies in their details.
The ECI assures that there is a small chance of deletion for voters with minor mistakes.
Voters can submit documents through Booth Level Officers (BLOs) or via video calls if they are outside the state or abroad.
The final electoral roll will be published on September 6.
- Who
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) and 58 lakh voters in Odisha
- What
- The ECI has asked voters to submit fresh identity documents due to discrepancies in the electoral roll.
- When
- The final electoral roll will be published on September 6.
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To ensure the accuracy and eligibility of voters in the electoral roll.
Voters' Concerns
Election Commission's Stance
Voter Eligibility
Voters' Concerns
Voters are concerned about the potential deletion of their names from the electoral roll due to minor discrepancies.
Election Commission's Stance
The Election Commission assures that there is a very small chance of deletion for voters with minor mistakes in their personal details.
Document Submission
Voters' Concerns
Voters find it burdensome to submit fresh identity documents, especially those living outside the state or abroad.
Election Commission's Stance
The Election Commission provides flexibility by allowing voters to submit documents through BLOs and even via video calls if further verification is needed.
- Total Voters Affected
- 58 lakh
- Voters Not on 2002 List
- 12 lakh
- Voters with Minor Discrepancies
- 46 lakh
- Notices Issued
- 7.93 lakh
- Hearings Completed
- 1.42 lakh
- Final Electoral Roll Publication Date
- September 6
- Total Voters Before Deletion
- 3.33 crore
- Current Total Voters
- 3.13 crore