ECI files Supreme Court affidavit to re-include voters wrongly excluded from draft electoral rolls
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) filed a supplementary affidavit in the Supreme Court to address the exclusion of eligible voters from draft electoral rolls following petitions by Anjali Bhardwaj and others.
Background
The ECI issued directions on November 6, 2026, to allow eligible voters to submit Enumeration Forms. The affidavit was filed in the Supreme Court on November 14, 2026, to rectify errors in the draft electoral rolls.
Facts for Prelims
- FactEnumeration Forms: The specific mechanism provided by ECI for voters to be included in the rolls
- PlaceSupreme Court: The judicial body where the ECI filed the supplementary affidavit
For Mains
Q. Examine the importance of inclusive electoral rolls in ensuring the principle of Universal Adult Franchise and the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Procedural integrity: Ensuring accuracy in draft rolls to prevent disenfranchisement of eligible citizens
- Administrative accountability: ECI's role in rectifying systemic errors in voter registration
- Judicial oversight: Role of the Supreme Court in safeguarding the right to vote
Keywords: Universal Adult Franchise · Electoral Integrity · Disenfranchisement · Administrative Transparency · Judicial Review
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