Guwahati, Feb 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday stated that over 2.43 lakh names considered “doubtful voters” were removed from the electoral rolls during the Special Revision exercise, following complaints from BJP workers.

The Election Commission had published the final voters’ list for poll-bound Assam on Tuesday, showing a total of 2.49 crore voters, a decrease of 0.97 per cent from the draft list.

“This is only the beginning. Names of more such people will be deleted when the Special Intensive Revision is conducted,” Sarma said at a press conference. He also acknowledged BJP activists for filing complaints against doubtful voters despite facing threats and intimidation.

Sarma further stated that efforts to identify illegal immigrants would continue.