In a surprising post on X, AAP’s official account questioned why Arvind Kejriwal’s name was missing from Delhi’s draft voter roll, sparking immediate media speculation about the upcoming municipal polls. The Election Commission’s Delhi office quickly countered, stating that the names are indeed on the roll and that notices were sent because the system could not map the entries to the previous revision.
The notice list, issued under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, flagged 31.63 lakh electors with discrepancies—most of them unmapped voters or those with minor inconsistencies in name or date of birth. Among the flagged names was Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, whose age gap with her parents violated the 15‑year rule, yet her Electoral Registration Officer confirmed her details and added her to the final list.
The draft roll, released on Saturday, contains 97.5 lakh names after the removal of 47.5 lakh voters—those who had permanently shifted, died, or were enrolled at multiple locations. This culling reflects the EC’s effort to keep the electorate current before the final publication on Nov 4.
Eligible voters whose names are missing can submit claims via Form 6 between Aug 31 and Sept 30, supported by declarations and documents. Election officials are conducting hearing camps across Delhi to address objections, with the disposal of notices slated for Oct 10.
The final voter roll’s release on Nov 4 will likely set the stage for the 2027 municipal elections, and the EC’s handling of the notices will be closely watched by political parties, including AAP, for any potential impact on voter turnout and electoral margins.