India, Oct. 23 -- Up to 5% of the 12.2 million electors across Maharashtra flagged for discrepancies or non-mapping with the 2002 Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls may have their names deleted from the final voters' list as they are yet to submit the required documents, officials in the poll body told Hindustan Times. The number of potential deletions has dropped significantly because of revised guidelines, the officials said.

Notices have been served to all the 12.2 million electors across constituencies, asking them to submit documents to establish their eligibility and resolve discrepancies, officials said. Those whose details could not be mapped with the 2002 SIR rolls have been asked to submit documents to establis...