The Aam Aadmi Party has claimed that migrant voters are being wrongly removed from Delhi’s electoral rolls during the current revision process. Officials report that over 97 lakh voters have filed forms, while the BJP rejects allegations of bias. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about voter verification in the national capital ahead of upcoming electoral deadlines.
Delhi's electoral revision process is currently facing criticism as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formally accused election officials of disproportionately removing migrant voters from the electoral rolls. The party alleges that thousands of individuals from states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are being marked as 'absent and shifted' without proper on-the-ground verification.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which concluded its primary enumeration phase on August 17, 2026, is aimed at updating voter lists across the national capital. AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha has pointed to inconsistencies in how Booth Level Officers are verifying data, particularly in unauthorized colonies and JJ clusters. The core of the complaint is that voters are being categorized as 'absent and shifted' (ASDD) without sufficient proof, effectively removing them from the list without their knowledge.
Delhi currently has approximately 1.45 crore registered voters. Official data from the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer indicates that 97.47 lakh of these voters successfully submitted their enumeration forms by the mid-August deadline. The remaining portion of the electorate is now in focus as the Election Commission moves toward finalizing the rolls. Digitization efforts are currently underway to process the submitted forms and update the records accordingly.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has publicly rejected the allegations of political bias. The party stated that the revision exercise is a routine administrative measure designed to ensure that voter lists are accurate, up-to-date, and free from ineligible entries, such as those who have passed away or shifted residences permanently. According to officials, the goal is to maintain electoral integrity, and they emphasize that no eligible voter should be unfairly excluded from the process.
The next critical phase for voters is the claims and objections window, which is scheduled to run from August 24 to September 23, 2026. This period is intended to allow individuals who were excluded or missed the earlier enumeration to file Form 6 and restore their voting status. The final electoral rolls are expected to be published on October 19, 2026. For residents and community observers, tracking the status of their registration during this claims period is the primary monitorable for ensuring that voting rights are accurately reflected in the final document.