Delhi Voter List SIR Controversy : Claims that millions of names have been removed from Delhi’s electoral rolls have intensified political debate following the release of Election Commission figures. Opposition parties have continued to raise questions about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Meanwhile, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office reported receiving 250,754 Form 6 applications between August 31 and October 22, 2026. These include applications from new voters as well as people seeking to have names removed during the SIR process added back to the electoral rolls. Social activist Yogendra Yadav has also called for protests over the alleged deletion of voter names.

Election Commission Releases Latest Application Figures
According to the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer, a total of 250,754 Form 6 applications had been received by October 22. Before the draft electoral roll was published on August 31, another 212,400 applications had already been received. Form 6 is used by eligible individuals to register as new voters and seek inclusion in the electoral rolls. Officials stated that 158,470 applications were received between September 20 and October 22 alone. The Commission has urged people whose names are missing from the voter list to complete the required formalities and submit applications.

Nearly 30 Lakh Cases Resolved Out of 33 Lakh
The Chief Electoral Officer’s office stated that approximately 2.995 million cases had been resolved out of the 3.3 million cases that were identified. According to the office, the names of these individuals will remain on the final electoral roll unless someone files an objection or requests deletion through Form 7. In such cases, the relevant matter will be examined again. However, Yogendra Yadav has claimed that 4.76 million names were removed from Delhi’s electoral rolls, while only around 250,000 applications were received under Form 6.

West Delhi Records Highest Number of Applications
According to the figures, Form 6 applications have been received from different districts across Delhi. West Delhi recorded the highest number, with 30,361 applications. The area includes localities such as Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden and Vikaspuri. North West Delhi followed with 25,925 applications, while East Delhi received 24,200. Officials also reported organising special camps to assist voters. Approximately 89,000 camps have reportedly been held since September 20.

Yogendra Yadav Calls for Human Chain Protest
Social activist Yogendra Yadav called for a protest in Hyderabad over the voter list issue. He urged people to gather at Tank Bund at 4 p.m. on Saturday and form a human chain while carrying the national flag. Yadav described the protest as necessary to oppose alleged vote theft and protect electoral democracy. Earlier, opposition parties and various organisations had held demonstrations in several cities, including Delhi and Jaipur. More than 15 organisations reportedly participated in a protest in Delhi, where demonstrators demanded free and fair elections.

Final Voter List Scheduled for December 4
According to the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office, claims and objections relating to the electoral rolls are scheduled to be resolved by November 30. The final voter list is expected to be published on December 4. The Commission has urged eligible citizens to submit Form 6 to ensure their names are included in the electoral rolls. Meanwhile, political opposition to the SIR process continues. Reports have also indicated that, following Kerala, the Punjab government has passed a resolution opposing the process. Attention is now focused on the final electoral roll figures and the outcome of the revision exercise.