Nearly one-third of Delhi's 1.45 crore voters are expected to be excluded from the draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral rolls set to be released next week, according to a status report from the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's office. As of Monday, 97.20 lakh enumeration forms, or 66.99% of the total 1,45,10,299 electors, have been digitised, indicating a significant number of voters may not appear in the updated rolls, livemint.com reported.
The Special Intensive Revision process involves verifying and updating voter information to ensure accuracy ahead of upcoming elections. The digitisation of enumeration forms is a key step in this process, but the current figures suggest that approximately 48 lakh voters could be excluded from the draft rolls. Booth Level Officers have been assisting voters in checking their names during verification camps, as part of efforts to address discrepancies before finalising the electoral list.
This potential exclusion of nearly one-third of Delhi’s electorate highlights challenges in maintaining accurate voter databases in large urban centers. It underscores the importance of comprehensive data collection and verification to uphold electoral integrity. The scale of the revision is notable compared to previous exercises, reflecting the Election Commission’s intensified focus on updating rolls through the SIR process.
The draft Special Intensive Revision rolls for Delhi are scheduled for release next week, marking a critical milestone in the preparation for forthcoming elections. Voters are encouraged to verify their inclusion promptly to ensure their participation in the democratic process, according to the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's office.