Study Finds 19.4 Lakh Voter Deletions in Hyderabad, 40.7% Muslim Names Included
A study by the Sabar Institute found that nearly 19.4 lakh voters were deleted from Hyderabad's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, representing about 46.1% of the January 2023 list and equivalent to 89% of votes polled in the 2023 Assembly elections. Muslims accounted for 40.7% of deletions, though religion-wise data is estimated from names. Deletions were mainly due to voters permanently shifting, with women comprising 47.8% of removals. In some constituencies, deletions exceeded total votes polled, raising concerns about electoral impact.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 12%, Centre 88%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 51/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 1 Sept, 04:26 pm. Other outlets followed.