Delhi electoral roll revision: 99.55% electors get forms, 17% digitised
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has achieved 99.55% distribution of enumeration forms to Delhi's 1.45 crore electors under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Over 26 lakh forms (17.94%) have been digitised, with deadlines extended in several states.
Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a periodic exercise by the ECI to update and correct electoral rolls, ensuring accuracy and inclusion of eligible voters. It involves door-to-door enumeration and digitisation of forms.
Key facts
ECI distributed enumeration forms to 99.55% of Delhi's 1.45 crore electors.
Over 26.02 lakh forms (17.94%) have been digitised.
Deadlines for the SIR exercise extended in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab, and Telangana.
The exercise aims to improve accuracy and inclusivity of electoral rolls.
Prelims pointers
- Election Commission of India (ECI)
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Delhi electorate: 1.45 crore
- Digitisation of forms: 17.94%
- States with extended deadlines: Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab, Telangana
Mains angles
- Discuss the significance of electoral roll revision in ensuring free and fair elections.
- Examine the challenges in digitisation and door-to-door enumeration in urban areas like Delhi.