Indian Politics

Election Commission Clarifies Form 6 Submission For Previously Enrolled Voters

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THE BRIEF
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The Election Commission clarified on Tuesday that previously enrolled voters can submit Form 6 for fresh inclusion if missing from draft SIR rolls.

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The clarification followed reports that electors were hesitant to submit Form 6 due to fears of false declaration penalties under Section 31 of the RPA.

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The Supreme Court earlier directed ECI not to force nearly 4.3 million excluded Delhi residents to reapply as new voters.