{
  "id": 10001724,
  "title": "13 crore names deleted in SIR: Your name not on list? What is the process to get enrolled again?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/13-crore-names-deleted-in-sir-your-name-not-on-list-what-is-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T14:40:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/13-crore-names-deleted-in-sir-your-name-not-on-list-what-is-the-process-to-get-enrolled-again-11790432504645.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across 30 states and Union Territories, over 13 crore (130 million) names were removed from draft voter lists. If your name is not on the voter list, you can apply for inclusion. The Election Commission's September 26 press note outlines the procedures and support available. People left out during SIR, those left out later, and first-time or young voters are included in these arrangements.\n\nTo proceed, contact your local Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), who handles inclusion applications. The Commission says applications can continue after SIR. Obtain the appropriate form from the election office; Form 6 is used for omitted voters. During SIR, a specific declaration applies, upheld by the Supreme Court. After SIR, forms prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules apply. State and district officials, along with registration officers, must launch a special enrolment drive to assist those left out and other eligible applicants.\n\nIf you received a notice during SIR, verify its contents. Special arrangements cover cases of missing links with earlier rolls or record inconsistencies. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit homes, collect documents, and upload them to ECINet for the ERO's decision. EROs may only order a hearing in exceptional cases, preferably online. If needed, you can authorize a family member to attend on your behalf. Assistance is available for those in night shelters, homeless individuals, laborers, and low-income groups. District Election Officers must arrange additional help desks or camps as needed.\n\nDeadlines vary by state: Delhi has until October 30, 2026, for filing claims and objections; Maharashtra allows until October 12, 2026. The Commission reports that in Goa, BLOs are visiting omitted voters to collect necessary forms. Of 97 such voters, 81 submitted Form 6 for inclusion. Sounak Mukhopadhyay, covering trending news, sports, and entertainment for LiveMint, reports on breaking stories, box office performance, digital culture, and major cricket developments. He prioritizes accuracy, verification, and responsible storytelling, connecting speed with substance in a rapidly-changing information environment.",
  "summary": "Over 13 crore names were removed from draft voter lists during SIR across 30 states and Union Territories. Is yours one of those?",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 13 crore names removed from voter lists during Special Intensive Revision.",
    "Contact local Electoral Registration Officer for inclusion application process.",
    "Deadlines vary by state, with Delhi allowing until October 30, 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}