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After double entries, new headache for PMC: voters from outside city in electoral rolls

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has urged citizens to verify their names in the electoral rolls and make the corrections, if required.

3 min readPuneUpdated: Nov 25, 2025 03:32 PM IST

The Election Commission will release draft electoral rolls for Tamil Nadu Friday (PTI Photo)

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), which recently admitted to 3 lakh double entries of voters in the electoral rolls for the upcoming civic polls, now has another problem on its hands. Names of voters from outside the city, along with their locations, have appeared on the electoral rolls, prompting the civic body to urge citizens to verify their names and make the necessary corrections.

“I personally verified the electoral rolls of the Warje area. I was shocked to see that the names of the Mundhwa voters were listed in the electoral rolls. Mundhwa is in another corner of the city, so it is beyond my understanding how this could have happened,” Omprakash Divate, Additional Municipal Commissioner, PMC, said. Citizens should come forward and seek necessary changes, he added.

Another civic officer said the names of voters from outside the city, like Khed Shivapur, have been featured in the PMC’s electoral rolls. The areas of several voters have also changed, he said.

Former corporator Nilesh Nikam said that 1,211 voters of Khadki Cantonment Board (KCB) have been included in the PMC’s electoral rolls. “The PMC election department claims to verify the electoral rolls. So, the Pune civic body should take action against the civic staff, who included the voters of the KCB in the PMC. It is their negligence and should be punished by law,” Nikam said.

A delegation of leaders from the NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, Aam Aadmi Party and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi have submitted a memorandum to the PMC, urging it not to hold the elections till the electoral rolls are free of errors.

“The PMC has already admitted to double the entry of 3 lakh voters. Many voters’ names have been included in the electoral rolls far away from their residential localities. It seems the administration is working for the ruling alliance in the state government,” city NCP(SP) chief Prashant Jagtap alleged, adding that it would be wrong to continue with such an error-filled electoral roll.

What citizens can do

Civic deputy election officer Prasad Katkar said that the citizens can verify their names using this link—https://mahasecvoterlist.in/ObjectionOnClick/SearchName—and reach out to the civic body if any corrections are required.

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The submission has to be done by November 27, as the State Election Commission has not granted any extension on seeking suggestions and objections on electoral rolls, he said.

Citizens can also avail hard copies of the electoral rolls after paying the necessary charges. A sum of Rs 13,30,279 has been deposited for this purpose till November 24. The hard copy of the electoral rolls includes photographs of voters, unlike the data online, where the photo is hidden.

Civic polls are being held for the first time since 2017, after the election process was kept on hold by the Supreme Court after the reservation for seats was challenged. The previous five-year term of the PMC general body ended in 2022. Since then, the municipal commissioner has been functioning as the administration of the civic body. The Supreme Court later gave the go-ahead for the civic polls, while continuing to hear the matter on seat reservations.

Ajay Jadhav

Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom: 1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026) "Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections. "Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections. "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls. 2. Infrastructure & Urban Development "Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026. "Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi. "Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors. 3. Civic Governance & Environment "Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time. "Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections. Signature Style Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact. X (Twitter): @ajay_khape ... Read More

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