The record
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- India's Election Commission has issued verification notices to more than 33 lakh (3.3 million) Delhi voters as part of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- The notices flag discrepancies in registration records, and among those who received them was the late economist Bibek Debroy — a sign that deceased and relocated voters remain on the rolls.
- Reports also indicate high-profile political and government figures have been queried, showing the exercise cuts across status and office.
- The Commission frames the drive as routine roll cleanup ahead of elections; critics of such exercises typically worry about legitimate voters being struck off if they miss deadlines or lack documents.
- For ordinary Delhi residents, the practical risk is disenfranchisement if a notice goes unanswered, making it important to check registration status and respond promptly.
- The story is still developing, and it is not yet clear how many notices result in deletions versus corrections.
What to watch next
- Watch whether the ECI publishes deletion/correction counts from the 33 lakh notices
- Track any political pushback over legitimate voters being flagged or removed
- See whether similar Special Intensive Revision drives extend to other states
- Check response deadlines and documentation required from noticed voters
What changed2
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The Times of India — Delhi2h ago[1]
LK Advani, Dhankar, Sisodia also issued SIR noticesMint5h ago[2]
Economist Bibek Debroy died in 2024. Why did Delhi’s SIR roll issue a notice in his name in 2026?
Who said what1
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Kapil Sibal
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“special intensive deletion”
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…will be completed by 29.10.2026 and the names of electors will be included in the final electoral roll to be published on 04.11.2026,” the CEO office said. Lawyer Kapil Sibal, who is on the list, said the SIR was a “ special intensive deletion ” to remove valid voters and add invalid voters.…
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Why it matters3
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- Delhi voters (33+ lakh) verification notices issued· immediate
- Electoral roll integrity roll cleanup underway· weeks
- Noticed voters risk of erroneous deletion· weeks
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