Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Delhi Evictees Face Electoral Roll Confusion
Hundreds of families were evicted from their homes near Delhi's Race Course.
They were moved to a new place called Savda Ghevra.
Now, they are having trouble with a process called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which updates the list of people who can vote.
The families are confused about where to fill out their forms because their old homes are gone.
Some have to travel far to get the forms, which is expensive and hard, especially for elderly people.
The people in charge say they are trying to help, but the families feel they are not getting clear information.
Some local workers are trying to make things easier for the families.
Hundreds of families were evicted from BR Camp, DID Camp, and Masjid Camp near Delhi's Race Course on June 14.
Families are struggling to update their electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) due to confusion over addresses.
Residents are advised to submit Form 8 for a change of address, but many are unaware of the procedure.
Authorities are treating the situation as special cases and will discuss with the Election Commission of India.
Local workers and volunteers are helping residents navigate the process due to poor communication from authorities.
- Who
- Hundreds of families displaced from BR Camp, DID Camp, and Masjid Camp near Delhi's Race Course.
- What
- Confusion and challenges faced by evictees in updating their electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- When
- Demolition drive on June 14; SIR exercise from June 30 to August 8.
- Where
- Delhi, specifically the areas of BR Camp, DID Camp, Masjid Camp, and the resettlement colony in Savda Ghevra.
- Why
- The demolition was ordered by the Delhi High Court for security and defense infrastructure, and the SIR is a routine electoral roll update process.
Residents' Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Address for Electoral Forms
Residents' Perspective
Residents are confused about which address to use for electoral forms, as their old homes have been demolished.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities advise residents to submit Form 8 for a change of address, as distributing forms to relocated families would cause administrative issues.
Access to Information
Residents' Perspective
Residents feel they lack clear communication from authorities and have to rely on neighbors and volunteers for information.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities claim they are treating the situation as special cases and will discuss with the Election Commission of India.
- Date of Demolition
- June 14
- Number of BLOs
- More than 13,000
- SIR Exercise Duration
- June 30 to August 8
- Distance to Old Settlement
- 45 km
- Cost of Travel
- Rs 500 one way
- Form for Address Change
- Form 8