A third of Delhi voters dropped from draft list after SIR

The Maharashtra Special Intensive Revision (SIR) draft electoral roll has been made available for citizens to verify if their names are present or have been removed. Prior to the SIR process, there were 9,78,54,049 registered voters; after the review, 78.86% (7,71,65,562) have retained their status. Of the total, 2.07 crore Enumeration Forms were categorized as uncollectable, encompassing voters who were either absent, had shifted permanently, were deceased, or were already enrolled elsewhere or deemed duplicates.

It's essential to note that uncollectable status does not automatically translate to removal from the electoral roll; this clarification was provided by Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam.

For those wishing to confirm their name's inclusion, three methods are available. The most expedient is through the Election Commission's online portal: after visiting ECI's download page, select the appropriate language and Maharashtra, then search using your EPIC number, elector details, or registered mobile number. The final outcome will reveal if your name and electoral details are indeed listed.

Alternatively, voters can download the Maharashtra draft roll PDF from the designated portal, input their polling station information, and search for their name within the PDF document. If your name is absent from this roll, you can still check the ASDD (Apex State Delimitation Department) list—published by the Maharashtra CEO—available on district websites and the Chief Executive's portal.

This list comprises individuals whose names were previously on the 2025 electoral roll but are absent from the SIR 2026 draft. If your name surfaces on the ASDD list, review the accompanying reason or category to understand the reason for exclusion.

Should your name be omitted, it doesn't automatically imply permanent removal. The SIR proceedings are followed by a claims and objections window from August 31 to September 30, during which eligible individuals can seek reinstatement through designated forms. Form 6 is utilized for inclusion, Form 7 for objecting to deletion, and Form 8 for correcting or amending electoral records.

Chief Electoral Officer Chockalingam has urged citizens to cross-verify their names against the draft rather than solely relying on aggregate statistics. He emphasized that this exercise is for roll-updating, not for permanent deletion.