Over 100 Voters Incorrectly Marked in Delhi's Okhla Constituency Audit
A public audit reveals significant discrepancies in the electoral roll, affecting over 100 voters in Delhi's Okhla constituency.
More than 100 voters were wrongly classified as absent, shifted, or dead during a recent audit.
The audit covered 258 households and was conducted as part of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
Affected residents are seeking clarity on their voting status and options for re-enrollment.
A recent public audit in Delhi's Okhla constituency has uncovered that over 100 voters were incorrectly marked as absent, shifted, or deceased. This finding emerged during a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which involved a review of 258 households over a week. The audit aimed to ensure the accuracy of the electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections.
The discrepancies were highlighted during a Jan Sunwai, or public hearing, held on October 18, 2026, in the Batla House area. Organized by various civil society groups, the event attracted more than 150 voters who claimed their names were missing from the draft electoral roll. The hearing was primarily intended for residents of G and K blocks, covering polling booths 61 and 65, but drew participants from other areas as well.
Among those affected was 74-year-old Faiyaz Ahmed, who has lived at the same address for over 50 years but was marked as untraceable. His wife, Anjum Ara, was listed as permanently shifted. Both had submitted enumeration forms but found their names absent from the draft roll. Similar cases were reported, including that of Naeemuddin, who expressed frustration over being marked as permanently shifted despite living at the same address for three decades.
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's office has been conducting special camps at polling stations since September 20 to ensure eligible voters are not left out. However, many residents reported being unaware of these camps, leading to confusion and frustration. Organizers of the hearing noted that they had invited relevant officials, including booth-level officers, but none attended.
Looking ahead, affected voters are being encouraged to apply for fresh enrollment using Form 6, which will be considered for inclusion in the final electoral roll to be published on December 4. The situation highlights the need for better communication and transparency from electoral officials to ensure that all eligible voters can participate in the democratic process.
