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Delhi electoral roll revision sparks surge in voter inclusion applications
Over 3 lakh applications seeking inclusion in Delhi's electoral roll have been filed following a draft revision that excluded nearly 48 lakh voters. The applications were submitted during a three-month window that concluded in early November.
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Delhi's State Information Report has recorded 3,00,431 Form 6 applications filed between August 31 and November 9, as citizens responded to a draft electoral roll revision that excluded approximately 47.5 lakh voters from the register.
Form 6 applications are the standard mechanism through which eligible voters petition for inclusion in the electoral roll. The significant surge in submissions reflects widespread efforts by residents to rectify their electoral status following the draft roll's publication.
The exclusions, which prompted the spike in applications, were part of a routine revision process intended to purge the electoral register of duplicate entries, deceased voters, and individuals who may have shifted residences. However, the scale of exclusions raised concerns among election officials and voter advocacy groups about potential disenfranchisement.
Electoral authorities have initiated the verification process for submitted applications, with officials cross-referencing documentation against existing databases to validate claims of eligibility. The outcome of this verification exercise is expected to determine the final composition of the electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections.
The processing timeline for remaining applications and the finalization of the revised electoral roll have not been disclosed by the State Election Commission.