The impact is notable even in ministers’ constituencies. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s Ujjain South seat saw only 17% of deleted voters apply for restoration, while Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla’s Rewa seat registered just 16.9%. Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya’s Indore-1 constituency reported a mere 11.4% restoration rate. Similar patterns are evident across other key constituencies, prompting concern among party leaders.
Analysts say the deletions have altered traditional voting equations, with many booths previously classified as ‘A’ now slipping to ‘B’, and ‘B’ booths falling to ‘C’ or ‘D’. Women voters were disproportionately affected, with 3.77 lakh more women removed than men, raising questions about gender representation in the upcoming polls.
Opposition leaders have also been impacted. On PCC chief Jeetu Patwari’s Rau seat, 49,799 voters were deleted, while BJP’s winning margin was 35,522; only 16,072 applications have been received for reinstatement. In Chhindwara, former CM Kamal Nath’s constituency, 19,330 names were removed, with just 4,847 forms submitted to restore them. Gandhwani, represented by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, saw 11,915 deletions and only 2,278 applications for re-entry.
The five constituencies with the highest voter deletions include Govindpura (94,978), Indore-5 (82,834), Narela (79,863), Indore-2 (75,475), and Indore-1 (71,721). Many of these seats were BJP strongholds, although the low rate of restoration has raised fears that electoral margins could be affected.
Election observers note that constituencies where the BJP lost by significant margins in 2023 are seeing very limited additions, which could influence competitive dynamics. For example, in Gwalior East, 74,389 voters were removed, yet only 4,758 have been restored. Morena witnessed 49,156 deletions, with just 1,178 applications received for reinstatement.
The Election Commission has urged voters to submit Form-6, 7, or 8 to restore their names before the final revision date, while state authorities continue to monitor restoration trends closely. Political analysts warn that these deletions, coupled with low restoration, may reshape the electoral landscape in MP, potentially affecting outcomes even in previously secure seats.
