Over 47 lakh Delhi voters face exclusion as submission rates plummet
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Why in news
Over 47 lakh voters face exclusion from Delhi's draft electoral roll due to low submission rates during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Background
Out of 1.45 crore voters in Delhi, only 97.47 lakh submitted enumeration forms by the deadline. Tughlakabad had the lowest submission rate (52%), while Rohini had the highest (83.43%).
Facts for Prelims
- Fact47 lakh voters were excluded from the draft electoral roll in Delhi due to non-submission of forms.
- FactThe Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is the mechanism for updating electoral rolls.
- FactThe final electoral roll for Delhi is scheduled to be published on October 27.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining accurate electoral rolls in urban areas and suggest measures to ensure universal and inclusive voter participation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- logistical hurdles in urban areas
- digital literacy and awareness
- impact on democratic representation
- way forward: proactive outreach
Keywords: electoral roll · universal suffrage · voter exclusion · Special Intensive Revision · democratic participation
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