CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Delhi: New Delhi. Large-scale special camps were organised in Delhi under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign of the electoral roll to include eligible citizens in the voter list. According to data from the Chief Electoral Officer’s office, more than 1.49 lakh camps were held in the capital, but only 27,510 applications for registration of new voters were received through them. These camps were organised at polling stations, colleges, universities and to reach needy groups.
A total of 38,849 applications were received. According to election officials, 38,849 applications were received in the special camps. Of these, 27,510 applications came under Form-6 for adding names of new voters. In addition, 10,729 applications were received under Form-8 for correction of names, addresses or other details in the voter list, while 610 applications were received under Form-7 for deletion of names or related objections.
Of the Form-6 applications, 25,255 came from camps organised at polling stations. Colleges and universities accounted for 1,706 applications. Camps organised for homeless people, transgender persons and sex workers received 549 applications.
47.57 lakh names removed from draft list
When the SIR process began in Delhi, around 1.45 crore voters were registered. The draft electoral roll published on August 31 included about 97.53 lakh names, while around 47.57 lakh names were placed in the categories of absent, shifted, dead or duplicate entries.
After the draft list was published, a total of 2.67 lakh Form-6 applications had been received in Delhi until October 26 for adding new names. Election officials have appealed to eligible voters to check their names in the list and submit applications if required.
Claims and objections until October 30
The last date for filing claims and objections under the SIR has been fixed as October 30. Voters can check their names on the Election Commission’s website. Form-6 can be used for adding names, Form-8 for correction of details or change of address, and Form-7 for related objections.
The election office has said that booth-level officers are also contacting households door to door to include eligible voters in the list. The final electoral roll is to be published on December 4.
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