A voters list in Class 9 Civics (chapter “Electoral Politics”) means the official list of all people who are eligible to vote in a particular constituency.

Simple definition (Class 9 level)

  • It is an official register of all citizens who have the right to vote in a given area (constituency).
  • It is also called the electoral roll / electoral list in your textbook and exam questions.
  • Only people whose names are on this list are allowed to vote in that election.

Key points you should remember

  • Prepared before every election for each constituency.
  • Contains details like name, age, address, sometimes photo and voter ID number of each voter.
  • Includes all citizens who are 18 years or above , are citizens of the country , and are not disqualified by law.
  • It is regularly updated : new 18+ voters are added, and names of people who have died or moved away are removed.

Why is the voters list important?

  • It makes elections free, fair and transparent , because it clearly shows who is allowed to vote.
  • It protects universal adult franchise – the idea that every adult citizen has an equal right to vote.

One exam‑style line you can write

The voters’ list (or electoral roll) is the official list of all eligible voters in a constituency, prepared and updated by election authorities to ensure free and fair elections.

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