With reference to the electoral roll update process, consider the following statements: 1. Form-6 is the application used for the deletion of names from the electoral roll. 2. A total of 80.62 lakh Form-6 applications were received by September 19. 3. The Election Commission of India is responsible for maintaining and updating the voter rolls. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

SIR: As against 80.62 lakh shifted, absent names, only 6.66 lakh Form-6 applications

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains· 21 September 2026

Electoral roll management and administrative hurdles in a mobile population: a GS2 Polity case study.

Why in news

The Election Commission identified over 80.62 lakh voters as shifted or absent in the draft voter roll, but received only 6.66 lakh Form-6 applications by September 19.

Background

The Election Commission deleted 80.62 lakh names from the draft voter roll due to absence or shifting. As of September 19, only 6.66 lakh Form-6 applications were received to update the final rolls.

Facts for Prelims

BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for maintaining and updating the voter rolls.
Fact80.62 lakh names were marked as shifted or absent in the draft voter roll.
Fact6.66 lakh Form-6 applications were received by September 19.
FactForm-6 is the application used for inclusion of names in the electoral roll.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the electoral roll update process, consider the following statements:

Form-6 is the application used for the deletion of names from the electoral roll.
A total of 80.62 lakh Form-6 applications were received by September 19.
The Election Commission of India is responsible for maintaining and updating the voter rolls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Form-6 is used for the inclusion of names in the electoral roll. Statement 2 is incorrect: Only 6.66 lakh Form-6 applications were received by September 19.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges faced by the Election Commission in maintaining an accurate and inclusive electoral roll in a mobile population.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Information asymmetry: Voter unawareness regarding deadlines and the application process for inclusion in final rolls.
Data integrity: Discrepancy between large-scale deletions of shifted voters and low net additions of new applicants.

Keywords: electoral roll · voter awareness · data integrity · democratic participation · administrative hurdles

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