ECI and Delhi Chief Electoral Officer resolve 20 lakh out of 33 lakh cases
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Data integrity in electoral rolls: a key GS2 topic regarding the democratic process and administrative efficiency.
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer resolved 20 lakh out of 33 lakh cases regarding logical discrepancies or missing entries in the 2002 electoral rolls.
Background
Since August 31, 2,17,391 persons filed Form-6 for 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi. The claims and objections phase for the electoral rolls ends on October 30, with the final list scheduled for publication on December 4.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact2,17,391 persons filed Form-6 for 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi since August 31.
- Fact20 lakh out of 33 lakh cases regarding logical discrepancies or missing 2002 electoral rolls were resolved.
- FactThe final electoral list is scheduled to be published on December 4.
- FactSpecial camps for electoral roll resolution are scheduled for October 18 and October 25.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the electoral roll updates in Delhi, consider the following statements:
- The final electoral list is scheduled to be published on October 30.
- The ECI and Delhi Chief Electoral Officer resolved 20 lakh out of 33 lakh cases regarding 2002 roll discrepancies.
- A total of 2,17,391 persons filed Form-6 for 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi since August 31.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The final list is scheduled for publication on December 4.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of maintaining accurate and updated electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Addressing logical discrepancies and missing entries to prevent fraudulent voting
- Inclusivity: Ensuring timely registration of eligible voters through Form-6 and special camps
- Administrative efficiency: Coordinating between the ECI and state-level Chief Electoral Officers
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Form-6 · Election Commission of India · Democracy · Data Integrity
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