The Election Commission of India (EC) is set to commence its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on June 30, 2023, which is expected to remove between 8% and 12% of Maharashtra's registered voters, translating to approximately 10 million names from a total of 98.86 million. Urban areas like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane are likely to experience the highest deletions due to significant migration and high rates of duplicate registrations. Currently, only 70% of voters have been successfully mapped, with Mumbai Suburban at 47% and Mumbai city at 55%. The issue of duplicate registrations, particularly in urban settings, has been exacerbated by residents registering at both their native and work locations. Additionally, the presence of deceased voters on the rolls has inflated the numbers, as families often do not remove these names. The SIR is also anticipated to facilitate the inclusion of new eligible voters who were previously left out due to the lack of an annual Special Summary Revision last year. Congress MLA Amin Patel has emphasized the need for voters to remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring the accuracy of the electoral rolls during this critical process.