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Delhi electoral roll revision issues notices to millions, including high-profile leaders
The Election Commission of India is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, resulting in notices being issued to over 3.3 million voters due to data discrepancies. These notices fall into two categories: voters whose details could not be linked to the previous 2002 SIR records, and those with logical discrepancies in their submitted enumeration forms.
Prominent figures receiving notices include External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP veteran L.K. Advani, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and Election Commissioner S.S. Sandhu. Arvind Kejriwal and several family members were also notified under the ‘unmapped’ category. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta received a notice regarding an age-related mismatch, though her entry has since been validated.
The Aam Aadmi Party has criticized the process, suggesting political motivations behind the scrutiny of high-profile individuals. However, election officials clarified that receiving a notice is a procedural step for verification and does not automatically result in removal from the voter list. The final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on November 4, 2026.
Entities
Aam Aadmi Party · Arvind Kejriwal · Ashok Kumar · Delhi · Delhi Election Commission · Delhi Police · Election Commission of India · Kapil Sibal · RK Puram · Rekha Gupta · S. Jaishankar · SS Sandhu
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 27 SOURCES] The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process aims to ensure no eligible citizen is left out and no ineligible person is included in the electoral roll. thecsrjournal.in · www.newsbytesapp.com · kalingatv.com · www.orissapost.com · scroll.in · +20 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Arvind Kejriwal and four family members were issued notices under the ‘Unmapped with Last SIR’ category. thecsrjournal.in · kalingatv.com · madhyamamonline.com · www.punjabkesari.com · www.sahilonline.net
- [DISPUTED] Over 3.3 million electors in Delhi have been issued notices regarding discrepancies in their voter details. www.newsbytesapp.com · www.orissapost.com · madhyamamonline.com · kalingatv.com · sahilonline.org · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The draft electoral roll published on August 31 excluded approximately 4.7 million voters from Delhi's 14.5 million total. thepatriot.in · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · www.orissapost.com · www.ibtimes.co.in
- [● 24 SOURCES] Receiving an SIR notice does not mean a voter's name will be automatically removed from the electoral roll. kalingatv.com · www.orissapost.com · madhyamamonline.com · qaumitanzeem.com · www.sahilonline.net · +16 more
- [DISPUTED] Approximately 3.31 million electors in Delhi have been issued notices regarding discrepancies in their voter details. www.newsbytesapp.com · www.orissapost.com · scroll.in · madhyamamonline.com · qaumitanzeem.com · +6 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's electoral entry has been validated following document verification. www.orissapost.com · scroll.in · madhyamamonline.com · bengali.news18.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The draft electoral roll shows a 32.8% decline in the number of electors compared to June 30. www.newsbytesapp.com · www.ibtimes.co.in
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Aam Aadmi Party accused the Election Commission of political bias, suggesting the process is a tactic by the BJP. kalingatv.com · www.orissapost.com · www.punjabkesari.com · madhyamamonline.com · hindi.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal questioned the Chief Election Commissioner regarding a voter registration notice issued to him. english.mathrubhumi.com · sahilonline.org · thefederal.com