{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Draft Voter List Released in Delhi After SIR Process Excludes 47.7 Lakh Names",
  "summary": "The Chief Electoral Officer's office has published the draft voter list for Delhi, excluding nearly 47.7 lakh names out of a total 1.45 crore registered voters.",
  "content": "Following the completion of the Special Summary Revision (SIR) exercise in the national capital, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office has published the updated draft voter list. According to the revised figures, approximately 47.7 lakh names out of the total 1.45 crore registered electors in Delhi have been excluded from the roll. This comprehensive cleanup effort aims to ensure electoral data accuracy ahead of upcoming polls.\n\nAreas Most Impacted by the Exclusion\nData indicates that heavily populated assembly constituencies, including Okhla and Chandni Chowk, recorded the highest number of voter exclusions. The revision process targeted duplicate entries, unannounced address changes, and voters who have permanently relocated. Similar voter list verification drives are underway across the country, with Maharashtra anticipating the exclusion of up to 2.07 crore voters under the SIR process.\n\nSteps for Citizens to Re-Include Their Names\nVoters whose names have been omitted from the draft list retain full opportunity to apply for re-inclusion or correction during the designated claim period. The Chief Electoral Officer has outlined accessible avenues for eligible citizens.\n\n• Online Application: Citizens can submit Form 6 through the official Election Commission portal or the Voter Helpline mobile application to register their names.\n• Physical Form Submission: Eligible individuals may approach their designated Booth Level Officer (BLO) to file claims and objections along with supporting documents.\n• Document Verification: Upon verification of valid identity and residence proofs, official approval will add eligible citizens back to the final voter list.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe release of the draft voter list directly impacts voting eligibility for millions of residents in the capital.\n\n• Across India: Ongoing voter list cleanup drives nationwide eliminate duplicate and invalid registrations, enhancing election integrity.\n• In Delhi: Around 47.7 lakh residents whose names were excluded must re-apply during the correction window to ensure they can vote in upcoming elections.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many names were removed from Delhi's draft voter list?\nApproximately 47.7 lakh names were excluded out of Delhi's total 1.45 crore registered electors.\n\n2. Which areas in Delhi saw the highest voter exclusions?\nHighly populated constituencies like Okhla and Chandni Chowk recorded the highest number of exclusions.\n\n3. What should I do if my name has been removed from the draft list?\nYou can apply for re-inclusion by submitting Form 6 online via the Election Commission portal/app or physically through your Booth Level Officer.\n\n4. What are the main reasons for removing names from the voter list?\nKey reasons include address changes, duplicate voter registrations, death of electors, or failure to verify residence during ground surveys.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/delhi/delhi-men-sir-prakriya-ke-bada-jari-hui-draphta-votara-lista-47-7-lakha-nama-suchi-se-hate-25018",
  "category": "Delhi",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-31",
  "tags": [
    "Delhi Voter List",
    "Draft Voter List",
    "Election Commission",
    "SIR Process",
    "Okhla",
    "Chandni Chowk",
    "Electoral Roll"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}