Delhi electoral roll drive: 2.02 lakh Form 6 applications filed since August 31
Synopsis
Delhi's Special Intensive Revision drive has drawn over 2 lakh Form 6 applications in just five weeks, with West and North West districts leading enrolments. With special camps for students and displaced residents, and a final roll publication set for 4 December, the drive signals preparations for Delhi's next high-stakes assembly contest.
Key Takeaways
2,02,359 Form 6 applications for electoral roll inclusion received in Delhi between 31 August and 7 October 2026 .
West district led with 24,933 Form 6 submissions; North West district followed with 21,345 .
6,077 Form 7 objection filings and 75,280 Form 8 correction applications also recorded in the same period.
Special enrolment camps held at Delhi colleges and universities; separate camps planned for residents displaced by recent colony demolitions.
Claims and objections window closes 30 October ; all cases to be disposed of by 30 November ; final electoral roll to be published on 4 December 2026 .
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi on Thursday, 8 October 2026, announced that a total of 2,02,359 Form 6 applications have been received across the national capital between 31 August and 7 October, as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive to enrol eligible citizens in the electoral roll.
Key Numbers from the Revision Drive
Alongside the Form 6 filings for fresh inclusions, 6,077 Form 7 applications were submitted during the same period for objections to proposed inclusions or deletions in the existing electoral roll. In addition, 75,280 Form 8 applications were filed by 7 October for shifting of residence entries or correction of details in the current roll.
The West district recorded the highest number of Form 6 submissions at 24,933, followed closely by the North West district with 21,345 applications, according to a statement from the CEO's office.
Special Camps at Colleges and Displaced Colonies
On Wednesday, the CEO organised special enrolment camps at colleges and universities across New Delhi as part of a two-day initiative. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) assisted students in filling out relevant forms for enrolment in the voters' list, addressed queries related to the SIR, and collected completed applications on the spot.
Notably, special camps are also being planned for citizens displaced following the recent demolition of their colonies. These residents have been asked to visit camps at their present place of residence to get enrolled in the electoral roll at their new address.
House-to-House Visits and the ASDD List
BLOs are conducting house-to-house visits to identify eligible electors left out of the draft rolls and facilitate their enrolment through Form 6. In a parallel effort, the poll body has urged electors whose names appear on the Absent, Shifted, Dead, and Duplicate (ASDD) list — compiled during earlier field visits — to file Form 6 if they wish to be enrolled. The ASDD list is publicly accessible on the website of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi.
This initiative follows an Election Commission of India (ECI) directive issued on 1 October mandating a special drive to enrol all left-out eligible electors ahead of the final roll publication.
Deadlines and How to Apply
The claims and objections window opened on 31 August and will remain open until 30 October. All notices, claims, and objections are scheduled to be disposed of by the Election Office by 30 November, with the final electoral roll to be published on 4 December.
Applicants may submit forms physically to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), their local BLO, or at designated polling stations. BLOs are also visiting electors for whom notices have been generated to collect documents, removing the need for those electors to visit offices in person. The drive represents one of the most intensive voter-enrolment pushes Delhi has seen ahead of what is expected to be a closely watched assembly cycle.
Point of View
But the real gauge of this drive is how many of those filings convert into verified enrolments by 30 November. Past SIR cycles in Delhi have seen significant gaps between applications received and names finally added, often because supporting documents were incomplete or BLO follow-up was inconsistent. The inclusion of displaced colony residents — a group historically underserved in voter rolls — is a meaningful step, but will require sustained field presence beyond the camps. With a closely watched assembly cycle on the horizon, the credibility of the final roll published on 4 December will matter enormously.
NationPress
8 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Form 6 and who needs to file it in Delhi?
Form 6 is the application for inclusion of a name in the electoral roll, meant for citizens who are eligible to vote but are not yet registered. In Delhi, the current window to file Form 6 is open until 30 October 2026 as part of the Special Intensive Revision drive.
What is the deadline to apply for inclusion in the Delhi electoral roll?
The claims and objections period closes on 30 October 2026. All submitted notices and claims will be disposed of by 30 November, and the final electoral roll will be published on 4 December 2026.
Which Delhi district has the highest Form 6 enrolments so far?
West district leads with 24,933 Form 6 submissions, followed by North West district with 21,345, according to data released by the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi on 8 October 2026.
How can Delhi residents submit Form 6 for voter registration?
Forms can be submitted physically to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), a Booth Level Officer (BLO), or at designated polling stations. BLOs are also conducting house-to-house visits to collect documents from electors who have received notices.
What is the ASDD list and why does it matter for voters?
The ASDD list comprises electors marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate during BLO field visits. Electors who appear on this list but are still eligible and resident should file Form 6 to secure their enrolment; the list is available on the website of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi.
