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EC Drops SIR Declaration From Form 6 Amid Internal Rift, Shah-Rahul Spar Over Voter List

EC Drops SIR Declaration From Form 6 Amid Internal Rift, Shah-Rahul Spar Over Voter List

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The Hindu’s investigation into Delhi’s Mustafabad revealed major questions about the voter deletion applications submitted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The issue has prompted the Election Commission to delink the SIR declaration from Form 6 across the country, a step presented as part of broader reforms addressing voter deletion concerns.

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    RTI activist Anjali Bharadwaj and protocol expert Mohammad Amin question ECs handling of Form 6, alleged wrongful voter deletions, latest clarification on SIR

    — The Federal

  • right · 2 outlets

    The Election Commission of India recently clarified concerns regarding filling Form 6 for re-inclusion on electoral rolls. This clarification aims to alleviate fears among registered voters about potential legal consequences. The clarification follows a Delhi High Court order that deemed such…

    — The Economic Times

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Bombay HC says electoral registration rules remain in force during SIR, orders inclusion of six Goa voters

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ruled that the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, continue to apply during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, directing authorities to include six members of a Goa family in…

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SIR-excluded voters can reapply without fear of 'false declaration' charges: ECI clears air

The Election Commission of India recently clarified concerns regarding filling Form 6 for re-inclusion on electoral rolls. This clarification aims to alleviate fears among registered voters about potential legal consequences. The clarification follows a Delhi High Court order that deemed such…

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