Nearly 47.7 lakh voters in Delhi face exclusion from the electoral rolls after failing the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The draft roll will be released on August 24, with the final list due by October 27.
- 97.4 lakh forms (67% of total) have been successfully digitised.
- 47.7 lakh voters categorized as ASDDO will not appear in the draft roll.
- Claims and objections window opens from August 24 to September 23.
- Final electoral roll publication scheduled for October 27.
The first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi has concluded, leaving a significant portion of the electorate in limbo. According to official data, 97.4 lakh forms out of the city's 1.45 crore electors have been digitised. These verified voters will be included in the draft roll scheduled for publication on August 24.
However, a staggering 47.7 lakh voters have been marked as 'uncollectable' and placed under the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Others (ASDDO) categories. These individuals will be absent from the draft roll and risk permanent deletion from the final electoral roll unless they take corrective action during the claims phase.
The Scale of Deletion
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had previously extended the deadline twice due to slow progress. BozokMedia analysis shows that the high migration rate in the national capital is the primary driver for this mass exclusion. Officials had anticipated a 20-30% deletion rate, which aligns with the current figures of approximately 33% of the total roll.
"The closure of the BLO app access marks the end of the data collection phase; the focus now shifts to rigorous verification and grievance redressal."
Beyond the ASDDO category, another 33 lakh voters (34% of those who returned forms) must produce one of 12 approved documents to verify their identity. This includes 13 lakh voters who failed to map themselves to previous rolls and 19 lakh flagged for various 'anomalies'.
AI Integration and Data Anomalies
To ensure the integrity of the rolls, the Election Commission has deployed an AI-based system to flag logical discrepancies. The system identified four major types of anomalies: multiple children linked to one parent, unrealistic age gaps (under 15 years) between parents and children, mismatched names, and surname discrepancies. North-east Delhi emerged as the most problematic region, with 70% of received forms (3 lakh) being flagged.
| Category | Approximate Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Digitised Voters | 97.4 Lakh | Included in Draft Roll |
| ASDDO Category | 47.7 Lakh | Excluded from Draft Roll |
| Verification Required | 33 Lakh | Document Submission Pending |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What should I do if my name is missing from the draft roll?
A: You can file claims and objections between August 24 and September 23.
Q2: When will the final electoral roll be published?
A: The final roll is scheduled to be released on October 27.
