In Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), almost 100% of enumeration forms have been delivered, indicating door‑to‑door coverage rather than each voter personally receiving a form. The figure shows attempts to reach every EPIC address, while actual receipt remains far lower.

Key Takeaways

  • Approximately 99% of forms delivered to 1.43 crore Delhi electors
  • Only 14.35% of forms digitised and uploaded on the portal
  • ASDD and ‘others’ categories account for over 2 lakh voters

Election officials are rapidly advancing the enumeration phase of Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). While the near‑100% distribution statistic suggests that every Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) address was visited, it does not mean each voter physically received a form. Rather, it records that a form was delivered or an attempt was made at each address.

Background and Process

The SIR, launched in Vikas Nagar, aims to cleanse the electoral roll by flagging absent, shifted, duplicate, and dead (ASDD) voters. So far, nearly 2 lakh electors fall into these categories, alongside those who have submitted forms online, according to Deputy Chief Election Officer Prashant Kumar.

Current Statistics

As of now, 99% of enumeration forms have been reported as delivered to 1.43 crore Delhi voters, yet just 14.35% have been digitised and uploaded on the official portal. The door‑to‑door phase is slated to conclude on 8 August, with draft rolls scheduled for publication on 17 August.

ASDD and “Others” Categories

Officials have logged 1,37,450 shifted voters, over 36,000 deceased voters, more than 10,000 duplicate entries, and 13,000 absent or untraceable voters. Additionally, about 1,300 electors fall under the “others” bucket—people who refuse to share details or lack any family records in India, often suspected of being foreign nationals.

Operational Challenges

Despite exhaustive door‑to‑door efforts, a group of BLOs reports that roughly 20% of forms remain uncollected. When a door is locked or no one answers, the form is left at the doorstep or slipped underneath. BLOs are required to revisit each address at least three times to verify shifted or absent voters before finalising the draft roll. Confirmation from neighbours that a voter has moved or died is also recorded.

All electors who return duly filled and signed enumeration forms—whether their addresses are mapped or unmapped—will appear in the draft electoral roll. Any discrepancies will trigger notices from Election Registration Officers during the claim and objection periods.