The Election Commission of India has scheduled fresh special camps across Delhi on September 27 to process eligible voters left off the draft electoral roll. This move arrives under intense fire from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The deadline expires Saturday, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke threatening nationwide protests from October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, if Kumar refuses to step down.
The pressure stems from reports of internal discord within the poll panel over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Opposition parties are demanding Kumar’s prosecution, labeling his handling of the exercise as “treason.” In response, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer confirmed that camps will operate at every polling station location in the National Capital Territory. This follows an initial camp held on September 20.
The urgency is backed by data. Between August 31 and September 24, Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer received 1,21,224 Form-6 applications for name inclusion. The next phase targets younger demographics. Special camps for electors aged 18 to 25 will run at colleges and universities on September 29 and 30, with Booth Level Officers assisting students in filling forms. Those turning 18 by October 1, 2026, can apply if their names are missing from the draft roll.
Citizens must submit claims via Form-6, 6A, 7, or 8 by September 30. Applications can be filed physically with EROs or AEROs, or online via the ECINET app. The Commission will dispose of these claims by October 29. The final electoral roll is set for publication on November 4, 2026. Until then, Kumar must navigate the political storm while the machinery races to correct the rolls.