Jalandhar Central has recorded the highest decline in registered voters among the district’s nine Assembly constituencies following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026, with 26,468 fewer voters than during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The final electoral roll for Jalandhar district was published on October 12 following the completion of the SIR process. According to the figures provided by the district administration, the district now has 15,25,450 registered voters, compared with 16,54,005 during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This represents a net decline of 1,28,555 voters, or approximately 7.77%.
The final roll was prepared with October 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The draft electoral roll was published on August 13, while claims and objections were accepted until September 12. The disposal of claims and objections received during the notice stage was completed by October 8, according to Additional Deputy Commissioner (General)-cum-Additional District Electoral Officer Amaninder Kaur.
Jalandhar Central records 15.20% decline
A comparison of the 2024 Lok Sabha electorate with the final SIR roll shows that Jalandhar Central’s registered voters fell from 1,74,113 to 1,47,645. The difference of 26,468 voters represents a decline of approximately 15.20%, the highest percentage decrease among the district’s nine constituencies.
Jalandhar North recorded the second-largest numerical decline, with 18,538 fewer voters, followed by Nakodar, where the electorate decreased by 15,843.
Jalandhar Cantonment recorded a decline of 13,073 voters, while Shahkot saw a reduction of 14,691 and Phillaur 14,460. Adampur recorded 9,594 fewer voters, while Jalandhar West saw a decrease of 8,047
Kartarpur records lowest percentage decline
Kartarpur recorded the smallest numerical decline, with 7,841 fewer voters than in 2024. Its electorate decreased from 1,84,937 to 1,77,096, a reduction of approximately 4.24%—the lowest percentage decline among the nine constituencies.
The constituency-wise figures show that the decline was not uniform across the district, with Jalandhar Central experiencing the largest reduction both numerically and proportionately, while Kartarpur recorded the lowest percentage decrease.
Final electoral rolls handed over to political parties
Following publication of the final electoral roll, Additional Deputy Commissioner Amaninder Kaur handed over hard copies and soft copies without photographs to representatives of recognised political parties.
The district administration said the final electoral rolls are available on the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab’s official website at http://www.ceopunjab.gov.in/index and the Jalandhar district website at http://jalandhar.nic.in. Copies can also be accessed at the District Election Office, the offices of the respective Assembly constituencies and through the concerned Booth Level Officers.
The administration thanked political parties for their cooperation in completing the SIR exercise. Election Tehsildar Dr Deepak Raj was also present at the meeting.
Comparison with 2022 Assembly election figures
The 2022 Punjab Assembly election figures show that Jalandhar district had a combined electorate of 16,67,217 across its nine constituencies. Compared with the final SIR roll of 15,25,450, this represents a difference of 1,41,767 voters, or approximately 8.50%.
Jalandhar Central again recorded the largest numerical difference. Its electorate decreased from 1,74,003 in 2022 to 1,47,645 in the final SIR roll, a difference of 26,358 voters, or approximately 15.15%.
Jalandhar North recorded the second-largest difference compared with 2022, with 24,049 fewer voters, followed by Phillaur with 19,144 and Jalandhar Cantonment with 17,028. These comparisons reflect the difference between the electorate recorded in 2022 and the final roll published in 2026.
Voter decline does not equal confirmed SIR deletions
The net decline in registered voters should not be interpreted as the exact number of names deleted during SIR. Differences between electoral rolls published at different times can result from deaths, migration, transfers, new registrations, corrections and deletions.
The figures establish the difference between the earlier electorate and the final SIR roll, but do not independently establish how many names were specifically removed during the revision exercise. Confirming that number would require official deletion figures and a comparison of the relevant draft and final electoral rolls.
Based on the supplied figures, Jalandhar Central recorded the highest numerical and percentage decline among the district’s nine constituencies when compared with the 2024 Lok Sabha electorate. However, the exact number of deletions attributable to SIR would need to be established separately through official records.