Delhi voter list drive: Patparganj BLOs verify rolls, deadline extended to Oct 30
Synopsis
Delhi's electoral authorities have taken the voter verification drive door-to-door in Patparganj after the SIR controversy, uncovering 3,435 deceased voters and 49,000 permanently relocated entries. With the claims deadline pushed to 30 October, eligible residents still have time to register or correct their voter details using Form-6.
Key Takeaways
BLOs are conducting door-to-door visits in Patparganj, Delhi to verify and update electoral rolls.
Approximately 1.32 lakh forms were submitted in the first phase of the SIR ; around 46,000 notices were issued for incomplete information.
About 3,435 deceased voters and 49,000 permanently relocated voters were identified during the SIR.
Around 1,525 voters found registered in multiple locations; records updated after verification.
The deadline for filing claims and objections has been extended from 30 September to 30 October .
Eligible voters can add their names to the electoral roll using Form-6 .
A door-to-door voter verification campaign is underway across Delhi's Patparganj constituency, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visiting homes to validate electoral roll entries, identify discrepancies, and help eligible residents register or correct their details. The drive follows a controversy surrounding Special Intensive Revision (SIR) notices sent to prominent residents of the national capital, prompting the authorities to extend the deadline for filing claims and objections from 30 September to 30 October 2025.
Scale of the Verification Drive
According to Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) Brajesh Mathur, approximately 1.32 lakh people submitted forms during the first phase of the SIR. Around 46,000 notices were issued for incomplete or incorrect information, and roughly 90,000 names were placed in the deletion process based on first-phase data.
Mathur confirmed that claims and objections remain ongoing, and voters who were missed in the first phase can still add their names to the electoral rolls using Form-6.
Key Findings: Deceased Voters and Permanent Relocations
The verification exercise in Patparganj identified a significant number of ineligible entries. Approximately 3,435 deceased voters were identified during the SIR, while around 49,000 voters were found to have permanently shifted to other locations. These cases were examined at both the BLO and supervisor levels before the electoral roll was updated.
Additionally, about 1,525 voters were found to be registered in multiple locations. Their records were updated after investigation and verification. Duplicate entries were also flagged and addressed during the process.
How Residents Are Responding
On the ground, the response has been largely positive, according to officials. Resident Shashi Sharma said she had previously lived elsewhere and, after presenting the relevant documents, her name was successfully added to the voter list for her new address. Gautam, a resident of Kalyanvas, said an issue related to his daughter's voter registration was resolved with officials' help after he received a notice and completed the prescribed procedure. He noted that the online process caused no significant inconvenience.
BLO teams are collecting voter information and documents at each household visit, speaking directly with residents to resolve complaints and verify details on the spot.
What Eligible Voters Must Do Now
Residents whose names do not appear on the electoral rolls — including those who have recently moved to a new area — can submit Form-6 to register. The extended deadline of 30 October gives voters additional time to file claims or raise objections. This comes amid broader scrutiny of the SIR process in Delhi, where notices to well-known individuals had sparked political debate over the conduct of electoral roll revisions.
With the deadline now a month away, officials say the focus will remain on ensuring accuracy and completeness of voter data across all booths in the constituency.
Point of View
000 voters found to have permanently relocated is not a minor clerical gap; it suggests years of inadequate address verification. The SIR controversy, sparked by notices to prominent residents, risks overshadowing the legitimate cleanup exercise that any credible voter roll requires. The real question is whether this one-time drive will lead to a permanent, technology-backed verification system, or whether the rolls will drift back into inaccuracy before the next election cycle. Without a continuous update mechanism, periodic crises like this one are inevitable.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the voter list verification drive in Patparganj, Delhi?
It is a door-to-door campaign under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in which Booth Level Officers visit homes to verify voter details, identify deceased or relocated voters, and help eligible residents register or correct errors in the electoral roll. The drive is currently active in Delhi's Patparganj constituency.
What is the deadline to add or correct names on the Delhi voter list?
The deadline for filing claims and objections has been extended to 30 October 2025. It was originally set for 30 September. Eligible voters can use Form-6 to add their names if they were missed in the first phase.
How many voters were found to be deceased or relocated in Patparganj?
According to AERO Brajesh Mathur, approximately 3,435 deceased voters and around 49,000 voters who had permanently shifted elsewhere were identified during the SIR. About 1,525 voters were also found registered in more than one location.
Who should use Form-6 and how?
Form-6 is for voters who wish to register their name in a new constituency — for instance, those who have recently moved to a different area. Eligible residents can submit the form directly to BLO teams during home visits or through the prescribed online process before the 30 October deadline.
Why did the SIR controversy arise in Delhi?
The SIR process drew controversy after notices were sent to prominent residents of the national capital as part of the voter roll verification exercise. This triggered political debate over how the exercise was being conducted, prompting authorities to extend the deadline and launch a more accessible door-to-door outreach drive.
