Revision of electoral roll begins in Delhi ahead of next year's Assembly polls

Revision of the electoral roll to update and modify voters' information began in all 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi in the run-up to Assembly polls scheduled for February 2025.

In Short

• Delhi Chief Electoral Office starts revision of electoral roll for 70 seats
• Claims and objections can be submitted from October 29 to November 28
• Final roll to be published on January 6, 2025

The Delhi Chief Electoral Office (CEO) on Tuesday began a special summary revision of the electoral roll across all the 70 seats, aiming to update and correct voters' data ahead of the Assembly polls slated to be held in February next year.

This initiative allows people to make corrections to their details, report inaccuracies and register objections to any erroneous inclusions in the voters' list.

Citizens can file claims and objections regarding the draft roll between October 29 and November 28. Final resolutions for these claims are set for December 24 and the final electoral roll will be published on January 6, 2025.

Eligible citizens turning 18 on or before January 1, 2025, as well as those who will attain this age on other qualifying dates throughout 2025, such as April 1, July 1, and October 1, may apply in advance for inclusion in the electoral roll using Form-6. Advance applications will be processed in the first month of each respective quarter.

Citizens can access detailed constituency-wise draft electoral rolls online at www.ceodelhi.gov.in or at designated polling locations. In case of any wrongful deletion of names, such individuals can file an appeal or use Form-6 to seek inclusion.

The Election Commission has also facilitated this process through various online platforms and mobile apps, including the Voter Helpline and the "Saksham" app for differently-abled persons. For any queries, citizens can call the helpline at 1950.

The CEO has also advised the voters to ensure that their names are listed on the roll, as a voter ID alone does not guarantee the right to vote. A voter's name must also be on the official list to participate in the upcoming elections.

Voters have been warned to never have their names on the electoral roll in more than one constituency or in any constituency more than once as it is a punishable offence under section 17 and 18 of the Representation of People Act, 1950.

(with inputs from PTI)