Delhi Voter List Update: Claims and Objections Open Until Oct 30
Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar announces Oct 30 deadline for voter registration and corrections under the Special Intensive Revision process.
Eligible citizens in the national capital have a critical window to ensure their names are correctly listed in the voter rolls. Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashok Kumar has announced that the period for filing claims and objections under the Delhi electoral roll revision (Special Intensive Revision or SIR) will remain open until October 30.
How to Register or Correct Your Details
To ensure a seamless democratic process, the CEO's office has streamlined the registration and correction process through specific forms. Depending on the requirement, citizens can use the following:
- Form 6: For eligible individuals who wish to register themselves as new electors.
- Form 7: For those who need to raise objections regarding entries in the electoral roll.
- Form 8: For individuals seeking modifications or corrections to their existing voter details.
The Numbers Behind the Revision
Providing a glimpse into the scale of the operation, Ashok Kumar revealed that the initial enumeration phase—based on data available as of June 16—recorded approximately 1.45 crore electors. To build the draft electoral roll, the administration received around 97 lakh enumeration forms.
Tackling Discrepancies
The process of cleaning the rolls has been extensive. According to the CEO, roughly 33 lakh cases were identified that involved discrepancies or non-mapping issues. The administration has made significant progress in resolving these errors:
- Resolved: Approximately 24 lakh cases have already been fixed.
- Pending: The remaining cases are expected to be cleared within the next 10 days.
Collaboration with Political Parties
To ensure that no eligible voter is left behind, the Election Commission is collaborating with political entities. CEO Ashok Kumar mentioned that a meeting was held with political parties recently, urging them to utilize their Booth Level Agents (BLA-2) to identify and assist eligible voters who may have been missed.
Furthermore, the CEO assured the public that a robust grievance redressal system is currently in place to handle any issues an eligible voter might encounter during this revision process.