With reference to the Election Commission's special enrolment drive, consider the following statements: 1. The drive was initiated following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision. 2. The Chief Electoral Officer of Goa published the ASDD list. 3. The drive allows voters in 20 states and UTs to submit regular Form 6 without additional declarations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

EC begins special enrolment drive across 20 states as INDIA bloc protests transparency

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains· 7 October 2026

Electoral integrity and transparency: a key GS2 topic regarding the voter registration process.

Why in news

The Election Commission initiated a special enrolment drive across 20 states and Union Territories following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) amidst transparency protests by the INDIA bloc.

Background

The drive allows voters in 20 states/UTs to submit regular Form 6 without additional declarations. In Goa, 81 out of 97 identified voters submitted applications, while the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal published the ASDD list.

Facts for Prelims

FactGoa: 81 out of 97 identified voters submitted applications during the drive
PlaceWest Bengal: State where the Chief Electoral Officer published the ASDD list

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Election Commission's special enrolment drive, consider the following statements:

The drive was initiated following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Goa published the ASDD list.
The drive allows voters in 20 states and UTs to submit regular Form 6 without additional declarations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal published the ASDD list.

For Mains

Q. Examine the measures taken by the Election Commission to ensure transparency and inclusivity in the electoral roll revision process.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Procedural integrity: Balancing the speed of voter enrolment with the verification of 'Special Intensive Revision' data
Transparency concerns: Addressing opposition demands for public access to electoral lists to prevent 'ghost' voters

Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Transparency · Voter Enrolment · Special Intensive Revision · Democratic Accountability

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