West Bengal launches special drive to include 58 lakh voters in electoral rolls
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Electoral roll maintenance and integrity: a key GS2 topic regarding democratic processes.
Why in news
The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer launched a special drive across 24 districts to update electoral rolls and include 58 lakh eligible voters following Election Commission of India instructions.
Background
The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer’s office identified over 58 lakh ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Deceased, Deleted) voters. This includes 24.16 lakh deceased individuals and 32.65 lakh voters who have shifted or are absent.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) provides instructions for electoral roll maintenance.
- FactWest Bengal identified 58 lakh ASDD voters for inclusion/correction.
- FactThe ASDD category includes 24.16 lakh deceased and 32.65 lakh shifted/absent voters.
- FactForm 6 is the application used for including voters in the electoral rolls.
Prelims practice question
Which form is used for the application to include voters in the electoral rolls?
- (a)Form 7
- (b)Form 5
- (c)Form 6
- (d)Form 8
Show answer
Answer: (c) Form 6 — Form 6 is the application used for including voters in the electoral rolls.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of maintaining accurate electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Preventing 'ghost voting' by removing deceased and shifted voters from rolls
- Inclusivity: Ensuring eligible citizens have seamless access to franchise via Form 6 applications
- Administrative efficiency: Role of District Election Officers in executing ECI mandates at the grassroots
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Universal Adult Franchise · Voter Awareness · Administrative Decentralization · Democracy
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