SIR of electoral rolls: Delhi poll commission to hold special camps for displaced, ‘left-out’ voters

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced special electoral roll enrolment camps for voters displaced by recent demolitions in Delhi and those left off the draft roll. The announcement came amidst controversies over deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) stated that these camps will be held on Friday and Sunday at all polling stations across the city.

Additionally, special camps will be organized for electors displaced from recently demolished colonies, urging them to visit these camps at their new residences. Since September 20, these special camps have been conducted every weekend, also covering homeless people, transgender individuals, and sex workers. The SIR had reduced the number of electors from 1.45 crore to around 1.37 crore before the draft roll was published on August 31.

Around 33.1 lakh electors received notices for proof of eligibility, with 10.28 lakh having been verified as of Monday.