Approximately 47.7 Lakh Voters Excluded from Delhi Draft Electoral Roll

Approximately 47.7 lakh voters have been excluded from the draft electoral roll in Delhi following a 2.5 month long Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The draft roll contains around 97.5 lakh electors, which represents about 67.21 percent of the previous 1.45 crore electors. Officials from the office of the Delhi chief electoral officer stated that those excluded were categorized as uncollectable under the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Others (ASDDO) categories. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on November 4.

Individuals whose names are missing can file claims and objections between August 31 and September 30. According to officials, aggrieved persons can submit Form 6 along with a declaration form and supporting documents. The appeals will be heard by October 29. The Election Commission has suggested various supporting documents for verification, including birth certificates, passports, and government identity cards. Requirements vary based on the date of birth of the elector. Some voters may receive official notices detailing why they were excluded and the steps required for inclusion.

Outlets with a center and center right lean focused on the administrative process and the specific documentation required for voters to reclaim their status. In contrast, outlets with a left lean framed the event as a significant reduction of the electorate by one third and highlighted concerns that the revision could eliminate genuine voters and influence electoral outcomes.