From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.SIR: EC separates Form 6, declaration in online submission process; mandates separate OTPs
What's behind this
An aspiring candidate from Manipur’s Phungyar Assembly constituency has written to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, asking for an immediate halt to ongoing government recruitment in the state before the 13th Legislative Assembly elections.
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left · 2 outlets
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday defended the use of Form 6 for inclusion in electoral rolls by voters whose names were deleted during Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying it is “not a false (declaration) merely” because they were previously enrolled. It also assured that no action…
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center · 2 outlets
New Delhi, Nov 3: The Election Commission on Tuesday allayed fears of voters whose names are missing from draft SIR rolls, saying they can submit Form 6 for fresh inclusion even if they were enrolled previously. The clarification came amid concerns that Form 6 carries a declaration that the…
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right · 2 outlets
The Election Commission of India has clarified procedures for voters missing from draft electoral rolls. Voters can submit Form 6 to seek inclusion in final rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision. This submission will not be considered a false declaration if certain conditions are met…
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The Election Commission has divided the voter enrolment process into separate submissions for Form 6 and declarations. This change occurred following a Supreme Court directive aimed at improving clarity in the application process. Previously enrolled voters can reapply if their names are missing…