www.elections.tn.gov.in Voters List 2025 2026: As Tamil Nadu gears up for the crucial 2026 Assembly Elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a major step by publishing the Draft Electoral Roll on December 19, 2025, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
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This revision, with January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date, aims to ensure a clean, accurate, and updated elections.tn.gov.in Voters List by removing ineligible entries and adding new eligible voters. The SIR was conducted intensively across the state, involving door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to verify existing voters, identify deceased or shifted individuals, eliminate duplicates, and enroll young voters turning 18. This exercise is particularly significant for poll-bound states like Tamil Nadu, where maintaining the integrity of the electoral rolls is vital for free and fair elections.
According to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Tamil Nadu, the main reasons for deletions include approximately 26.94 lakh due to deaths, 66.44 lakh permanently shifted or migrated voters, around 3.39 lakh duplicates, and others marked as absent or untraceable. The ECI emphasizes that this is a transparent process with reasons provided for each deletion, and separate ASD (Absent/Shifted/Dead) lists are available for verification.
However, the scale of deletions over 15% statewide and up to 35% in urban areas like Chennai — has sparked controversy. Several political parties and analysts have raised concerns, alleging that genuine voters, especially migrants or those temporarily away, might have been unfairly removed. Critics argue that the intensive nature of SIR could lead to disenfranchisement if not handled carefully.
On the other hand, the ECI maintains that the process follows strict guidelines for maximum inclusion, with opportunities for appeals and corrections. Over 5.43 crore electors submitted enumeration forms during the first phase, showing high participation. Now, the focus shifts to the claims and objections period, giving voters a chance to rectify any errors before the final roll is published on February 17, 2026.
Key Facts (From Official CEO Tamil Nadu Press Conference):
- Previous total voters: 6,41,14,587 (as on October 27, 2025)
- Deleted after SIR: 97,37,831 voters (Main reasons: Death, shifted/migrated, duplicates, absent, etc.)
- Current Draft Roll total voters: 5,43,76,756
- Men: 2,66,63,233
- Women: 2,77,06,332
- Third Gender: 7,191
Chennai saw the highest deletions – 14.25 lakh voters removed! Sholinganallur and Pallavaram constituencies had the most deletions.
This SIR process was conducted in poll-bound states to clean up the rolls by removing fake/dead/shifted entries and adding new 18+ voters. The ECI maintains it’s a transparent process with reasons provided.
How to Check Your Name in elections.tn.gov.in Voters List 2025 2026?
Official CEO Tamil Nadu Website:
- First of all you have to visit the official website which is www.elections.tn.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on ‘SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION-2026” option.
- Now you have to click on “Draft Electoral Rolls – SIR 2026”
- After that you have to select your State, Year of Revision, District, Assembly Constituency, and Language, and then choose your voter area. After that, click on the “Download” option, as shown in the image.
- As soon as you click on the download option, the complete “Tamil Nadu SIR DraftRoll 2026 Final Voter List or elections.tn.gov.in Voter List ” will open.
ECI National Portal (Easiest):
- https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/
- Enter your EPIC number (Voter ID), or search by name, age, district, etc.
- If your mobile is linked, search via that too.
Voter Helpline App:
- Download from Play Store/App Store.
- Use the ‘Search in Electoral Roll’ option.
Offline:
- Visit your local polling station and ask the Booth Level Officer (BLO).
- Lists are available at District Election Offices or Taluk offices.
If Your Name is Missing or Incorrect in elections.tn.gov.in Voter List, What to Do?
- Claims and Objections Period: December 19, 2025 to January 18, 2026.
- File online: At voters.eci.gov.in – Form 6 (new addition), Form 7 (deletion), Form 8 (correction).
- Offline: Get forms from BLO/ERO, attach documents (Aadhaar, address proof, photo, etc.) and submit.
- Special camps will be held on weekends – check local notices.
- Verification/Hearing: Up to January 10, 2026.
- Final Roll Publication: February 17, 2026.
Friends, this is your democratic right! Check today, share with family and friends. If your name is missing, take immediate action – otherwise, you won’t be able to vote in the 2026 elections.