Uttar Pradesh SIR: Over 70 lakh forms for including names, 2.68 lakh for deletion in claims, objections period
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) received over 70 lakh inclusion claims and 2.68 lakh deletion objections during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Uttar Pradesh.
Background
Between January 6 and March 6, the ECI received 70.69 lakh Form 6 claims and 2.68 lakh Form 7 objections in Uttar Pradesh. Of the inclusion claims, 35.72 lakh were submitted by women and 34.96 lakh by men.
Facts for Prelims
- FactForm 6: Used for claims for inclusion in the electoral rolls.
- FactForm 7: Used for filing objections or claims for deletion from the electoral rolls.
- FactSIR: Special Intensive Revision exercise conducted by the ECI to update voter lists.
- BodyNational Grievance Service Portal: A channel provided by ECI for voter-related grievances.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and the role of technology in facilitating voter inclusion.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring accuracy of voter details to prevent duplicate entries or fraudulent voting
- Inclusivity gap: Addressing barriers for marginalized groups to access Form 6 and Form 7 procedures
- Administrative efficiency: Balancing large-scale verification of 3.26 crore voters with limited hearing capacity
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Voter Inclusion · Democracy · Administrative Transparency
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