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7 August 2026

AAP allegations regarding electoral rolls in Delhi

The topic highlights procedural challenges in electoral roll revision and the role of the Election Commission, which serves as useful context for understanding the practical implementation of democratic processes and administrative accountability.

1 min read Day 39 of 76 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is currently underway in Delhi.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the accuracy of voter status, specifically the 'shifted' category.
  • Issues reported include the non-distribution of enumeration forms in unauthorised colonies, villages, and jhuggi-jhopdi clusters.
  • Data from the Delhi CEO office indicates 99.99% distribution of forms and 64.39% digitisation status.
  • The Election Commission (EC) has agreed to share details of voters marked as 'shifted' with booth-level agents for verification purposes.
  • Migrant tenants frequently changing residences within a city face challenges in maintaining electoral roll continuity.
  • The claims and objections stage is the designated mechanism for addressing discrepancies in voter registration, including intra-locality shifts.

Part of a longer story

This is day 39 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 maintaining the integrity of the democratic process in India. How does the Election Commission ensure transparency during this exercise? 150 words
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  2. The inclusion of migrant populations in electoral rolls remains a significant challenge for the Election Commission of India. Analyze the procedural hurdles in voter registration for mobile populations and suggest reforms to ensure inclusive participation in urban electoral processes. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following stages in the electoral roll revision process is specifically designed to address discrepancies such as incorrect 'shifted' status for voters?

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