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4 September 2026

Former Election Commissioner on electoral roll revision

The topic addresses critical constitutional and administrative concerns regarding the integrity of electoral rolls and the functioning of the Election Commission, which are core themes in GS2 syllabus.

1 min read Day 74 of 76 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa raised concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • The critique highlights a potential conflict between the 'letter of the law' and the 'spirit of the law' in administrative procedures.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the mass deletion of names from electoral rolls, citing a figure of 13 crore deletions.
  • The issue of voter disenchantment was noted, with approximately 33% of the electorate currently not participating in the voting process.
  • The discourse emphasizes the responsibility of constitutional and statutory bodies to ensure fairness beyond mere legal compliance.
  • There is a noted shift in the nature of political discourse, with concerns that power dynamics are increasingly overshadowing public welfare issues.

Part of a longer story

This is day 74 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. The Election Commission of India plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. Discuss the constitutional mandate of the Commission in ensuring the accuracy of electoral rolls and the challenges involved in balancing administrative efficiency with the inclusion of all eligible voters. 150 words
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  2. The 'spirit of the law' is as critical as the 'letter of the law' in the functioning of constitutional bodies. In the context of electoral administration, examine how the Election Commission can enhance public trust and democratic participation while exercising its statutory powers for electoral roll revisions. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls in India?

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