Delhi SIR drive: 15.3 lakh voter documents verified, special camps on Oct 9 and 11
Synopsis
More than 15.3 lakh voter documents have been verified in Delhi's ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise, with BLOs visiting homes so electors need not go to offices. Special enrolment camps on October 9 and 11 offer the last major window for unregistered Delhi voters before the November 30 deadline.
Key Takeaways
15,30,408 cases of 'no-mapping' and 'logical discrepancy' have been verified under Delhi's SIR exercise as of 8 October 2026 .
BLOs are visiting voters at home to collect documents — electors need not visit any office.
Special enrolment camps will be held on 9 October and 11 October 2026 at all polling station locations across Delhi .
All SIR notices, claims, and objections will be disposed of by 30 November 2026 .
Shifted voters on the ASDD list can file Form-6 to update their enrolment address.
Dedicated camps for homeless, transgender, and sex worker communities were held on 23–24 September 2026 at DUSIB night shelters.
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashok Kumar announced on 8 October 2026 that 15,30,408 cases of 'no-mapping' and 'logical discrepancy' in voter records have been verified following document collection under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are conducting door-to-door visits across New Delhi to collect documents from electors who received SIR notices, sparing voters from having to appear at offices in person.
How the Verification Process Works
BLOs have been deployed to physically visit households where notices were generated for cases flagged as 'no-mapping' or 'logical discrepancy.' According to the CEO's office, electors do not need to visit any government office — the verification is being carried out at their doorstep. All notices, claims, and objections are scheduled to be disposed of by 30 November 2026 as per the SIR timetable.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reiterated its commitment that every eligible voter is added to the electoral roll and no ineligible entries remain.
Special Enrolment Camps on October 9 and 11
With a focus on maximising the enrolment of young electors, the CEO's office has announced special camps at all polling station locations across Delhi on 9 October and 11 October 2026. Similar camps were previously held on 20 September and 27 September at the same locations. Residents are urged to visit the camps to register at their current place of residence.
Drive to Enrol Left-Out and Shifted Electors
Acting on ECI instructions issued on 1 October 2026, a special drive is underway to identify and enrol eligible voters who were missed during the earlier house-to-house surveys. BLOs are facilitating registration through Form-6 for all eligible persons identified during visits.
The CEO's office also noted that electors who have shifted residences within Delhi and appear in the Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) list may also file Form-6 to update their enrolment at their new address.
Outreach for Marginalised Voters
The drive extends beyond mainstream households. Special enrolment camps for homeless persons, transgender individuals, and sex workers were organised on 23 and 24 September 2026 at Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) night shelters and other locations — reflecting a broader ECI push to make the electoral roll as inclusive as possible.
What Comes Next
The SIR exercise is set to conclude its notice-disposal phase by 30 November 2026. Ahead of that deadline, the upcoming camps on 9 and 11 October represent a key window for unregistered voters in Delhi to secure their place on the rolls.
Point of View
Raising questions about how such discrepancies accumulated in the first place. The doorstep-verification model and inclusive outreach to homeless and transgender voters is a meaningful procedural upgrade, but the real test is whether the November 30 disposal deadline is met without shortcuts that let ineligible entries slip through. With Delhi perpetually on pre-election alert, a cleaner roll now could become a political talking point for whichever party believes the current rolls favour or disadvantage them. The ECI's credibility in this cycle will hinge on whether the final roll is auditable, not just announced.
NationPress
8 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delhi Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an Election Commission of India-mandated drive to clean up Delhi's electoral rolls by verifying and resolving cases of 'no-mapping' and 'logical discrepancy.' As of 8 October 2026, over 15.3 lakh such cases have been verified through document collection by Booth Level Officers.
Do Delhi voters need to visit government offices for SIR verification?
No. The CEO's office has clarified that BLOs are visiting electors at their homes to collect documents. Voters who have received SIR notices are not required to go to any office for their hearing.
When are the special voter enrolment camps in Delhi?
Special enrolment camps will be held on 9 October and 11 October 2026 at all polling station locations across Delhi. Similar camps were earlier organised on 20 September and 27 September 2026.
What is the deadline for SIR notice disposal in Delhi?
All notices, claims, and objections under the SIR exercise are scheduled to be disposed of by 30 November 2026, as per the Election Commission of India's timetable.
What can voters who have shifted residence within Delhi do?
Voters who have moved within Delhi and appear on the Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) list can file Form-6 to enrol at their new address. BLOs will assist eligible individuals identified during house-to-house visits.
