Following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), nearly 33% of Delhi's 1.45 crore voters have been excluded from the draft rolls. Citizens must file Form 6 by September 30 to reclaim their voting rights.
- 47.7 lakh out of 1.45 crore voters excluded from Delhi's draft electoral roll.
- Delhi recorded the highest deletion percentage (33%) among all Indian states/UTs.
- Deadline for inclusion claims via Form 6 is September 30; final list due November 4.
In a massive administrative overhaul, the draft electoral roll for the national capital has revealed that 47.7 lakh of Delhi's 1.45 crore electors have been excluded. This follows the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a rigorous house-to-house enumeration exercise designed to purge the rolls of inaccuracies.
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Kumar has urged all excluded citizens to seek re-inclusion. To do so, eligible voters must submit Form 6 along with valid supporting documents by the deadline of September 30. The process is critical to ensure that no legitimate voter is disenfranchised in upcoming elections.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that a 33% deletion rate is unprecedented and signals a massive cleanup of the voter database. The high number of exclusions is attributed to Delhi's unique status as a hub for a 'floating population'—people who migrate frequently for work. However, such a large gap between the previous roll and the current draft could lead to significant legal and political disputes if not handled transparently.
"The scale of deletions in Delhi highlights the volatility of urban demographics and the necessity of digital-first electoral management."
The SIR exercise, conducted between June 30 and August 17, resulted in the digitization of 97.5 lakh forms. The remaining 47.7 lakh voters were categorized under ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and Others), leading to their removal from the draft list.
| Constituency | Digitization Rate (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rohini (Northwest) | 83.43% | Highest |
| Tughlakabad (Southeast) | 52.15% | Lowest |
The Election Commission's schedule mandates that all claims and objections be examined by October 29, leading up to the publication of the final electoral roll on November 4.
Q1: How can I verify if my name is on the draft roll?
A: Visit the Election Commission's voter services portal at voters.eci.gov.in.
Q2: What is the deadline to apply for re-inclusion?
A: All claims via Form 6 must be submitted by September 30.