Delhi draft electoral roll out, around 47.7 lakh names excluded after SIR; final list on November 4

The draft roll contains around 97.5 lakh electors whose enumeration forms were received and digitised during the SIR exercise. The draft electoral roll for Delhi was published on Monday after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted in the national capital. In this draft roll, around 47.7 lakh electors have been excluded from the city's 1.45 crore voters.As per the chief electoral officer of Delhi, those who have been excluded from the list can file their claims till September 30 through Form 6 and supporting documents. (PTI/Representational)As per the chief electoral officer of Delhi, Ashok Kumar, those who have been excluded from the list can file their claims till September 30 through Form 6 and supporting documents.The final voter list will be released on November 4, 2026.Voters can check whether their names appear in the draft electoral roll on the Election Commission's voter services portal.47.7 lakh names excluded.During the SIR process in Delhi, forms of 67.18 per cent of the 1,45,10,299 voters in the capital were collected. Of this, around 97.5 lakh electors were verified and named in the list.The remaining 47.7 lakh electors have been categorised as "uncollectable" under Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Others (ASDDO).The SIR exercise in Delhi began on June 30 and ended on August 17.More details awaited.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More