THE HINDU DATED 7th NOV 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 7th NOV 2026

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1. Election Commission Allows Deleted Voters to Resubmit Enumeration Forms

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that voters marked as absent, shifted, dead or duplicate during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in six States and Delhi could resubmit enumeration forms. The decision followed questions raised by the Supreme Court about why certain voters had been required to file Form 6 instead of being allowed to correct their existing records. The ECI's revised approach provides an additional opportunity for affected citizens to establish their eligibility. Electoral roll verification is necessary to eliminate duplicate and outdated entries, but incorrect deletion can deprive eligible citizens of their voting rights. Article 326 establishes adult suffrage for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, subject to constitutional and legal qualifications. The controversy highlights the importance of transparent procedures, accessible corrections and safeguards against administrative exclusion.

2. Supreme Court Questions Electoral Deletions During Special Intensive Revision

The Supreme Court's intervention in the electoral roll revision controversy raised important questions about procedural fairness and the responsibilities of the Election Commission. Petitioners argued that voters whose names had appeared in earlier electoral rolls should not automatically be treated as fresh applicants merely because they failed to submit enumeration forms during the SIR. The Commission maintained that revision was necessary to ensure accurate records and identify absent, shifted, deceased or duplicate voters. However, electoral administration must distinguish between genuine ineligibility and procedural non-compliance. A citizen's absence during verification does not necessarily establish that the person has lost electoral eligibility. Judicial scrutiny helps ensure that administrative discretion remains consistent with constitutional guarantees. The principle of natural justice requires meaningful opportunities to respond before adverse decisions are finalised. Transparent communication and accessible grievance mechanisms are especially important for migrant workers, elderly citizens and vulnerable communities.