Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Kejriwal Family Gets Delhi SIR Notices as EC Responds
Delhi is checking its voter list in a process called the Special Intensive Revision.
Arvind Kejriwal and four members of his family received notices asking them to provide information.
The Aam Aadmi Party said this meant their names had disappeared from the voter list.
Election officials said the names were still recorded and that a notice was only part of the checking process.
Some voters could not be matched with the older voter list.
Others had small differences in names, birth dates or other details.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also received a notice, but officials said her information was checked and accepted.
People can submit documents before officials decide which names belong on the final list.
Arvind Kejriwal, his wife, son and parents received notices during Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
The AAP said their names were missing from the voter list, while election officials said the names remain recorded and notices do not establish ineligibility.
Officials said notices were issued to voters who could not be mapped to the previous revision or whose records contained discrepancies.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also received a notice over an age-related discrepancy, but officials said her details were verified.
More than 31.6 lakh notices were generated, while approximately 33.1 lakh electors were flagged; the draft roll contained 97.5 lakh names after 47.5 lakh exclusions.
- Who
- Arvind Kejriwal, four family members, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi election officials.
- What
- Voters received notices during the Special Intensive Revision because of unmapped records or alleged discrepancies.
- When
- During the 2026 revision; the claims period was August 31 to September 30, notices were to be addressed by October 10, and the final roll was scheduled for November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Delhi, including New Delhi Assembly Constituency 40 and Shalimar Bagh Assembly Constituency 14.
- Why
- Officials said some voters could not be linked to the previous revision roll, while others had discrepancies in names, dates of birth or related records.
AAP’s Concerns
Election Officials’ Explanation
Kejriwal family’s voter status
AAP’s Concerns
The AAP said the names of Arvind Kejriwal and his family were missing from Delhi’s voter list and questioned how this could happen.
Election Officials’ Explanation
Officials said the names remained on the relevant electoral records and that receiving a notice was not a final finding of ineligibility.
Purpose of the notices
AAP’s Concerns
The AAP and Kejriwal alleged that the revision could involve political manipulation or the deletion of opponents’ votes.
Election Officials’ Explanation
Officials said notices were issued as part of standard verification to voters who were unmapped or whose forms contained logical discrepancies.
Large-scale exclusions
AAP’s Concerns
The AAP raised concerns over the removal of large numbers of voters, including people added before the 2025 Delhi election.
Election Officials’ Explanation
Election officials said some voters had moved outside Delhi, were not living at their recorded addresses, were deceased or had duplicate entries, and that due process was available.
- Revision
- Special Intensive Revision of Delhi’s electoral rolls
- Kejriwal family
- Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal, Pulkit Kejriwal, Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi
- Kejriwal family location
- Part 51, KG Marg, New Delhi Assembly Constituency 40
- Notices
- More than 31.6 lakh notices were generated; officials also cited approximately 33.1 lakh electors flagged
- Draft roll
- Approximately 97.5 lakh electors
- Excluded names
- Approximately 47.5 lakh names were excluded for reasons including relocation, death, absence or duplicate enrollment
- Final-roll schedule
- The final electoral roll was scheduled for publication on November 4, 2026
Sources
Arvind Kejriwal Missing From Delhi Voter List, Claims AAP. Poll Body Official Responds
AAP’s Kejriwal SIR ‘Drama’ Exposed? EC Says 33.1 Lakh Got Notices, Including CM Rekha Gupta
Arvind Kejriwal, family members, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta get SIR notices
Arvind Kejriwal, family get SIR notices; AAP asks, ‘How is this possible?’
