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Election Commission Likely to Extend Delhi Voter Roll Deadline
Delhi is checking its voter list to make sure it is accurate.
The Election Commission sent more than 31 lakh notices to voters.
Political parties say some people did not receive their notices and need more time to respond.
They have asked the Commission to extend the September 30 deadline.
The Commission is considering that request but has not made a final decision.
People can ask to be added, object to an entry, or correct their details.
The Commission says it wants eligible voters included and ineligible people excluded.
A notice does not automatically mean that someone will be removed from the voter list.
The final updated list is expected on November 4.
The Election Commission is likely to extend Delhi’s September 30 deadline for claims and objections.
Political parties requested more time, saying some voters had not received notices or needed longer to respond.
More than 31 lakh notices have been issued under Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
By September 21, voters had filed 3,04,684 Form 6, 52,955 Form 7 and 2,94,121 Form 8 applications.
The revised electoral roll is scheduled for publication on November 4, while no extension has yet been formally announced.
- Who
- The Election Commission, Delhi voters and recognised political parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and BJP.
- What
- The Commission is considering extending the deadline for claims and objections under Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Where
- Delhi.
- When
- The current deadline is September 30; disposal of notices is expected by October 29, and the final roll is scheduled for November 4.
- Why
- Political parties say voters need more time to receive notices, establish eligibility and correct discrepancies, while the Commission aims to maintain an accurate and inclusive electoral roll.
Extension Advocates
Revision Defenders
More time for voters
Extension Advocates
Political parties across the spectrum argue that the deadline should be extended because some voters have not received notices and need time to establish their eligibility or correct records.
Revision Defenders
The Election Commission is evaluating the request based partly on how many claims and objections are filed during the existing period before deciding whether to extend it.
Purpose of the revision
Extension Advocates
The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party have raised concerns that eligible voters could be left out if they cannot respond to notices in time.
Revision Defenders
BJP leader Nalin Kohli said the revision is necessary to maintain a correct and updated electoral roll while giving genuine voters an opportunity to be heard.
Effect of notices
Extension Advocates
The Aam Aadmi Party claimed that Arvind Kejriwal and family members were missing from the Delhi voter list, intensifying concerns about the process.
Revision Defenders
The Election Commission clarified that receiving a notice does not automatically mean a person will be excluded from the electoral roll.
Key facts
- Current deadline
- September 30 for filing claims and objections
- Notices issued
- Over 31 lakh
- Form 6 applications
- 3,04,684 applications for inclusion
- Form 7 applications
- 52,955 objections or deletion requests
- Form 8 applications
- 2,94,121 requests for corrections or updates
- Notice disposal deadline
- Expected by October 29
- Final electoral roll
- Scheduled for publication on November 4
Quotes
An Election Commission official
Official familiar with the Election Commission’s consideration of the deadline.
“There has been a request from political parties and the Commission is evaluating the situation. An extension is likely but the decision will depend on a lot of factors, including how many claims and objections are filed during the period.”
NDTV
“The Commission reiterates its firm commitment to a transparent, participative and inclusive revision process, ensuring that 'no eligible citizen is left out while no ineligible person is included'.”
NDTV
Sources
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