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Quantitative comparison of country wide final roll with data of draft roll is given below:

Parameter Draft Electoral Roll Final Electoral Roll (as on
08.02.2024)

Total registered electors 95,73,52,077 96,88,21,926

Male Electors 49,26,32,344 49,72,31,994
Female Electors 46,46,80,073 47,15,41,888
Third Gender Electors 39,659 48,044
PwD Electors 82,32,167 88,35,449

Electors under 18-19 age group 1,16,48,090
1,84,81,610
Electors under 20-29 age group 17,81,14,233

19,74,37,160
80+ Electors 2,07,84,776 1,85,92,918
Centenarian (100+) Electors 6,02,798 2,38,791
Electors/Population ratio 65.99 66.76
Gender Ratio 943 948

The Commission has also successfully completed revision of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir
and Assam, following the delimitation of constituencies. Electoral Roll data for the states of
Jammu & Kashmir and Assam is given below:

Parameter Assam Jammu & Kashmir
Draft E-Roll Final E- Roll Draft E-Roll Final E- RollF
Total registered 2,38,81,193 2,43,01,960 85,48,217 86,94,992
electors

Male Electors 1,20,26,586 1,21,79,358 43,74,994 44,35,750
Female Electors 1,18,54,219 1,21,22,188 41,73,070 42,59,082
TG Electors 388 414 153 160
Electors/Population 62.57 63.67 58.64 59.64
ratio
Gender Ratio 986 995 954 960

This significant achievement underscores the resilience and vibrancy of India's democratic
ethos, symbolizing a collective commitment to upholding the principles of free and fair

elections. As the nation gears up for the General Elections 2024, this inclusive and diverse
electoral roll stands as a testament to the strength of democracy and the unwavering spirit of

civic participation among its citizens.

Background:

Article 324 of the Constitution of India as well as the Representation of the People Act, 1950

mandates the Election Commission of India for the preparation and maintenance of electoral
rolls for each constituency.

Keeping in view the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Commission, with the intention of
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achieving high fidelity electoral rolls, on 29 May, 2023 ordered to conduct Special Summary
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Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls with reference to 1 January, 2024 as the qualifying date in all the
states and UTs (for the five recently poll gone states and Assam, where delimitation of
constituencies has taken place, SSR with separate schedule has been conducted and finished on
Feb 8, 2024 with publication of rolls in these states).

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