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30 June 2026

Delhi electoral roll revision

The topic highlights the operational functions of the Election Commission of India, specifically regarding electoral roll management and inclusive governance, which are core components of the GS2 syllabus.

1 min read Day 4 of 76 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, scheduled from June to October.
  • The exercise involves door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to distribute and collect enumeration forms.
  • Special mechanisms are being developed to ensure the inclusion of voters whose registered addresses have been demolished, preventing disenfranchisement due to loss of residence proof.
  • The process includes provisions for the inclusion of homeless persons, with BLOs tasked to visit temporary locations such as areas under flyovers.
  • Timeline: Draft roll publication on August 5; claims and objections period until September 4; disposal of claims by October 3; final roll publication on October 7.
  • Eligibility verification: Electors must map details with the 2002 Delhi electoral roll or previous SIR rolls of any state; lineage-based verification is permitted if direct mapping is unavailable.
  • Delhi currently has 13,033 polling booths and approximately 1.45 crore registered voters.
  • The ECINET app is utilized for digital mapping of electors and their relatives.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in ensuring the inclusivity of the democratic process, particularly for vulnerable and displaced populations. 150 words
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  2. The Election Commission of India plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. In the context of electoral roll revisions, examine the challenges faced by the Commission in ensuring universal adult suffrage while addressing the complexities of urban migration and displacement. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary objective of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India?

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