Delhi SIR 2024: 1.52 lakh new voter forms filed since August 31 draft rolls
Synopsis
Delhi's ongoing Special Intensive Revision has drawn over 1.52 lakh new voter registration forms in less than a month — with West Delhi leading the charge. With the final electoral roll due on 4 December, the exercise is a critical housekeeping step ahead of what could be a high-stakes assembly election cycle for the capital.
Key Takeaways
Over 1.52 lakh Forms 6 for new voter inclusion received since 31 August draft roll publication in Delhi .
3,435 Forms 7 filed for objections to inclusion or deletion of names; South East District leads with 729 such forms.
57,951 Forms 8 submitted for residence shifts, entry corrections, EPIC replacements, and disability markings.
West Delhi recorded the highest new voter registrations with 18,752 Forms 6 .
Deadline for all claims and objections is 30 October ; disposal by 30 November ; final roll publication on 4 December .
Applications accepted offline via BLOs and polling stations, and online via voters.eci.gov.in and the ECINET app .
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, announced on Tuesday, 29 September that more than 1.52 lakh Forms 6 have been received for the inclusion of new voters in the electoral rolls since the publication of the draft rolls on 31 August. Additionally, 3,435 Forms 7 — meant for objections to proposed inclusions or deletions — have been filed as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Key Figures from the Revision Drive
According to data shared by the CEO's office covering the period from 31 August to 28 September, a total of 57,951 Forms 8 have also been received. These forms cover requests for shifting of residence, correction of voter entries, replacement of EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) cards, and marking of persons with disabilities.
Among the districts, West Delhi recorded the highest intake of 18,752 Forms 6 for new voter registrations, followed by North West Delhi with 15,946 forms and South East Delhi with 15,231 forms.
Objections and Deletions: District-wise Breakdown
On the objections front, South East District led with the maximum 729 Forms 7 received, followed by West District with 382, South District with 372, and South West District with 356. The district-wise variation indicates uneven levels of civic engagement and possibly differing levels of voter roll discrepancies across constituencies.
For Forms 8, North East District topped the count with 7,390 submissions, followed by East District with 6,293 and West Delhi with 5,917.
How Citizens Can Participate
Voters can submit applications offline by approaching the Electoral Registration Officer, the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer, Booth Level Officers (BLOs), or designated polling station locations. Online submissions are being accepted through the official portal voters.eci.gov.in and the ECINET mobile app. The deadline for all claims and objections is 30 October.
Notably, this is a comprehensive revision exercise that goes beyond routine updates — it involves active enumeration and is particularly significant given Delhi's politically sensitive voter base ahead of potential assembly polls.
Timeline and Final Roll Publication
According to the official statement, all claims and objections received by 30 October will be disposed of by 30 November. The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on 4 December. The Election Commission of India's structured timeline signals a push to ensure the rolls are clean, updated, and dispute-free before any electoral event.
Point of View
But the district-level skew toward West and North West Delhi warrants scrutiny: are these organic registrations or organised drives? The objections tally of 3,435 Forms 7 is comparatively low, which could mean the rolls are relatively clean or that the objection mechanism remains under-utilised by citizens. With the final roll due on 4 December, the Election Commission's tight disposal window of just 30 days for all claims is ambitious — and any backlog could compromise roll accuracy ahead of elections.
NationPress
29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delhi Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a structured exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to update Delhi's voter rolls — adding new voters, correcting errors, removing deleted entries, and updating addresses. The current round began with the publication of draft rolls on 31 August, with the final roll due on 4 December.
What is the deadline to submit voter registration forms in Delhi?
All claims and objections, including Forms 6, 7, and 8, must be submitted by 30 October. They can be filed offline at designated polling stations or via BLOs, or online at voters.eci.gov.in and the ECINET mobile app.
Which district in Delhi received the most new voter registration forms?
West Delhi received the highest number of Forms 6 for new voter registration — 18,752 — between 31 August and 28 September, followed by North West Delhi with 15,946 and South East Delhi with 15,231.
When will the final Delhi electoral roll be published?
The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on 4 December. All claims and objections filed by 30 October will be disposed of by 30 November before the final roll is released.
What are Forms 6, 7, and 8 in the context of voter registration?
Form 6 is for new voter inclusion, Form 6A is for overseas electors, Form 7 is for objections to proposed inclusion or deletion of names, and Form 8 covers shifting of residence, correction of entries, replacement of EPIC cards, or marking of persons with disabilities.
