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3 September 2026

Discrepancies in Delhi electoral rolls

The topic concerns the integrity of the electoral roll process and the functioning of the Election Commission, which are core constitutional and governance issues directly relevant to the UPSC syllabus.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi has led to reports of valid voters being excluded.
  • Voters who submitted enumeration forms to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) report their names are missing from the draft roll.
  • Affected voters are being categorized under the ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate) list, specifically marked as 'permanently shifted' or 'absent/untraceable'.
  • Official data indicates 47.56 lakh names were removed at the draft stage due to non-receipt of enumeration forms.
  • The Election Commission (EC) procedure requires individuals missing from the draft list to file Form 6 during the claims and objections period ending September 30.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the process of bulk filing of Form 7 (request for deletion of names) without sufficient verification or requirement for detailed justification.
  • Instances of bulk deletion requests have been reported across multiple states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, and Jharkhand.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Discrepancies and Revision of Delhi Electoral Rolls, which has been running since 3 September 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. What are the institutional challenges in ensuring accurate voter registration? 150 words
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  2. The Election Commission of India is tasked with ensuring free and fair elections. Critically analyze the role of the Election Commission in managing electoral rolls and the potential impact of administrative discrepancies on the fundamental right to vote. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of the Election Commission of India's electoral roll revision, what does the acronym 'ASDD' stand for?

  2. Which form is primarily used for the inclusion of a new name in the electoral roll in India?

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