ECI caps Form 7 submissions to prevent bulk voter name deletions by BJP leaders
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Electoral integrity and administrative safeguards: a GS2 topic on preventing political manipulation of voter rolls.
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) capped Form 7 submissions to prevent the bulk deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision.
Background
The ECI has limited individual electors to 10 applications during claims and objections and 5 per month during continuous updation. This measure follows reports of bulk filings by BJP leaders in Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Karnataka.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyECI: The body responsible for overseeing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- FactForm 7: The specific form used for the deletion of names from the electoral roll.
- FactCap: Individual electors are limited to 10 applications during claims and objections and 5 per month during continuous updation.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Election Commission of India's measures on electoral rolls, consider the following statements:
- Individual electors are limited to 15 applications during claims and objections.
- Form 7 is the specific form used for the deletion of names from the electoral roll.
- The cap of 5 applications per month applies during continuous updation.
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: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The limit is 10 applications during claims and objections.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the measures taken by the Election Commission of India to ensure the integrity of electoral rolls against potential political manipulation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Integrity of electoral rolls: Preventing systematic disenfranchisement through bulk deletion of voters
- Administrative oversight: Balancing ease of individual voter updates with safeguards against large-scale data manipulation
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Disenfranchisement · Administrative Safeguards · Special Intensive Revision
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