With reference to the voter enrollment drive by the Election Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The special drive was initiated to enroll voters after 5 crore names were deleted. 2. Booth Level Officers are required to use Form 5 to enroll eligible voters. 3. Approximately 13.3 crore names were deleted from the voter lists. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

EC directs officers to enroll eligible voters after 13.3 crore names deleted

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims· 2 October 2026

Electoral integrity and administrative procedures: a key GS2 topic regarding the democratic process.

Why in news

The Election Commission directed Chief Electoral Officers to conduct a special drive to enroll eligible voters following the deletion of approximately 13.3 crore names from voter lists.

Background

The Election Commission announced a special drive during its September 26 meeting. Booth Level Officers are tasked with identifying left-out electors and conducting house-to-house visits to enroll them via Form 6 within one month.

Facts for Prelims

FactApproximately 13.3 crore names were deleted from voter lists
FactForm 6: The specific form used for enrolling eligible voters

Prelims practice question

With reference to the voter enrollment drive by the Election Commission, consider the following statements:

The special drive was initiated to enroll voters after 5 crore names were deleted.
Booth Level Officers are required to use Form 5 to enroll eligible voters.
Approximately 13.3 crore names were deleted from the voter lists.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (a) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states approximately 13.3 crore names were deleted. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states Form 6 is used for enrolling eligible voters.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of maintaining an accurate and inclusive electoral roll in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Risks of large-scale deletions affecting the franchise of eligible citizens
Logistical hurdles: Challenges in door-to-door verification and real-time database updates
Inclusivity gap: Ensuring marginalized populations are captured in the electoral roll

Keywords: Universal Adult Franchise · Electoral Roll · Democratic Integrity · Constitutional Mandate · Voter Enrollment

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