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ECI Opens Fresh Window for Electors Missing from SIR Draft Rolls in 7 States
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What Happened?
The Election Commission of India has allowed electors in six states and Delhi to reapply for inclusion in electoral rolls if their names were excluded during the Special Intensive Revision. This opportunity is available for those marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate.
Key points
- The ECI directed Chief Electoral Officers in six states and Delhi to provide a fresh opportunity for excluded electors.
- Electors marked as ASDD can resubmit their Enumeration Forms for inclusion.
- Booth-wise lists of excluded electors will be displayed at polling stations and online.
- District election officers are instructed to generate new partially filled Enumeration Forms.
- Electors can download forms via the ECI website or ECINET app using their EPIC number.
Key insights
- The fresh opportunity may increase voter participation in upcoming elections.
- Displaying lists of excluded electors could enhance transparency in the electoral process.
- Direct communication with electors through various channels may improve the registration process.
Why it matters
This development could help ensure that more eligible voters are included in the electoral process.
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Election Commission of India· OrganizationMaharashtra· StateHaryana· StateAndhra Pradesh· StateJharkhand· StateTelangana· StateNagaland· StateDelhi· Union Territory
Source
India Today
