The enumeration phase of Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ended on August 17, covering 1.45 crore voters. About 97.5 lakh names will stay on the draft roll, while 47.5 lakh could be excluded and over 33 lakh will need document verification.

  • 67% of voters will appear in the draft roll
  • 32.8% classified as ASDDO and likely excluded
  • 33 lakh voters face document verification

The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi’s electoral rolls concluded on August 17 after two extensions. The draft roll, scheduled for release on August 31, will list approximately 97.5 lakh names.

Out of 1.45 crore registered voters, 67.2% had their enumeration forms collected, digitised, and verified. Among them, more than 33 lakh voters are flagged for document verification because their details were either unmapped or flagged for anomalies.

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The remaining 47.56 lakh entries fall under the “Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, Others” (ASDDO) category and will not appear in the draft roll at this stage, risking permanent exclusion.

Who will appear in the draft roll? Only voters whose forms were digitised and verified by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The roll will be searchable online by EPIC number, allowing voters to confirm their inclusion.

Who will not appear? The 47.56 lakh ASDDO voters whose forms were marked “uncollectable.” They will not receive individual notices during this phase.

If a voter cannot find their name, they should consult the upcoming ASDDO list, expected a few days before the draft roll publication. The list will detail reasons for each deletion.

Historical Background

SIR was first introduced in 2002 to cleanse voter rolls by removing duplicates, deceased, and ineligible entries. Delhi has undertaken SIR exercises in 2016 and now 2026, with the current round projected to produce the highest number of deletions among Indian metros.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that Delhi’s unprecedented shrinkage in the draft roll could set a new benchmark for electoral clean‑ups across Indian metros, influencing voter confidence and party strategies ahead of the 2026 general elections.

“Accurate voter rolls are the backbone of democracy, and this extensive clean‑up will strengthen electoral integrity,” says election analyst Dr. Rina Patel.
Did You Know?: Delhi has only conducted SIR three times since 2002 – in 2002, 2016, and now 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What should I do if I receive a verification notice?
Answer: Appear before the Election Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Registration Officer (AERO) of your constituency between August 31 and October 29 with the required documents.

Question 2: Can I appeal an exclusion from the draft roll?
Answer: Yes, after the ASDDO list is published, you can submit an appeal form to the designated election officials.