Delhi electoral roll revision Phase III: 22% forms distributed in first days
Synopsis
Delhi's voter roll cleanup is already touching 1 in 5 electors within days of launch — with New Delhi and North districts leading at over 31% distribution and East district lagging at 18%. The Election Commission's Phase III drive covers 1.45 crore registered voters and runs until 29 July 2026, making it the most consequential pre-election housekeeping exercise for the capital.
Key Takeaways
The Election Commission 's SIR Phase III for Delhi began on 30 June 2026 and runs until 29 July 2026 .
A total of 33,14,116 enumeration forms have been distributed, covering 22.84 per cent of Delhi's 1,45,10,298 registered electors.
Only 1,02,308 forms ( 0.71 per cent ) have been digitised so far, reflecting the early stage of data processing.
New Delhi district leads distribution at 31.41 per cent ; East district trails at 18.37 per cent .
The drive covers all 13 districts of Delhi, aiming to remove deceased or relocated voters and enrol new eligible electors.
The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase III of electoral rolls in Delhi is advancing steadily, with over 22 per cent of enumeration forms already distributed within the opening days of the exercise. The drive, which began on 30 June 2026 and runs through 29 July 2026, covers all 13 districts of the national capital.
Key Distribution Figures
According to the cumulative status report released by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, a total of 33,14,116 enumeration forms have been distributed as of Thursday, 3 July 2026, covering 22.84 per cent of the total 1,45,10,298 registered electors in Delhi. Of these distributed forms, 1,02,308 have been digitised so far, representing 0.71 per cent of the total electorate — indicating that field teams are still in the early stages of data entry while ground-level collection continues at pace.
District-wise Performance
The New Delhi district has recorded the highest distribution percentage at 31.41 per cent, followed closely by the North district at 31.36 per cent. The North West district has also performed well, with 29.84 per cent of forms distributed. At the other end of the spectrum, the East district has reported the lowest distribution rate at 18.37 per cent, with South East close behind at 19.01 per cent. Districts such as South West (21.71 per cent), Central North (22.70 per cent), and Outer North (23.56 per cent) are maintaining a moderate pace.
What the Drive Aims to Achieve
The Special Intensive Revision is designed to ensure that no eligible citizen is excluded from the electoral roll while simultaneously removing ineligible entries — including names of deceased voters and those who have relocated. Field officers are visiting households across Delhi to update voter information, verify existing entries, and enrol newly eligible electors. Officials have appealed to citizens to cooperate with enumeration teams and provide accurate details to ensure proper enrolment or updates.
Significance and What Comes Next
The SIR Phase III is considered critical ahead of future elections in Delhi, as it directly determines the accuracy and credibility of the voter list. This comes amid heightened scrutiny of electoral rolls nationally, with voter verification drives gaining renewed importance following recent election cycles. With nearly a month remaining in the enumeration phase, authorities are confident that both distribution and digitisation figures will rise substantially. The exercise reflects the Election Commission's broader commitment to maintaining clean, transparent, and error-free electoral rolls that can withstand public and judicial scrutiny.
Point of View
But the digitisation rate of just 0.71 per cent against 22.84 per cent distribution reveals a significant processing lag that could compress timelines as the July 29 deadline approaches. The East district's 18.37 per cent — the lowest across all 13 — warrants closer attention; historically, under-enumerated urban pockets are also areas with high migrant churn and contested voter lists. The Election Commission's credibility on electoral roll integrity rests not just on forms distributed, but on how accurately those forms translate into verified, updated entries. The real test begins when digitisation has to catch up with distribution in the final fortnight.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Election Commission's SIR Phase III for Delhi?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase III is an Election Commission of India exercise to update Delhi's electoral rolls by distributing enumeration forms to all registered households across 13 districts. It runs from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 and covers 1,45,10,298 registered electors.
How many enumeration forms have been distributed so far?
As of 3 July 2026, a total of 33,14,116 enumeration forms have been distributed, covering 22.84 per cent of Delhi's total electorate. Of these, 1,02,308 forms have been digitised, accounting for 0.71 per cent of the electorate.
Which Delhi district has the highest voter form distribution?
The New Delhi district leads with 31.41 per cent of forms distributed, followed by the North district at 31.36 per cent and North West at 29.84 per cent.
Which district has the lowest distribution rate?
The East district has reported the lowest distribution rate at 18.37 per cent, followed by South East at 19.01 per cent, as of the latest cumulative status report.
Why does the electoral roll revision matter for Delhi voters?
The revision ensures that eligible voters are enrolled, deceased or relocated voters are removed, and the rolls remain accurate ahead of future elections. Citizens are urged to cooperate with enumeration teams and verify or update their details before the 29 July 2026 deadline.
