Politics & Governance

Election Commission Orders Special Drive for Left-Out Voters in 20 States

02 October 2026UPSCSSC

In Brief

Order special voter drive across 20 states using modified Form 6 for re-entry without SIR question.

The Election Commission has ordered a special drive targeting 'left out' voters across 20 states where the Summary Intensive Revision (SIR) has concluded.

Form 6, changes to which were red-flagged by two Election Commissioners, will serve as the re-entry route for deleted voters without the SIR question.

Source: Currents/Vallabh Ozarkar; Ritika Chopra; Maneeshkarki

#Election-Commission#Form-6#left-out-voters#SIR#voter-drive

Expert Study NotesMEDIUMGS2 — Polity & Governance

GS2 — Polity & Governance

📌 Exam Angle

A question can test knowledge of Election Commission directives regarding voter registration, the role of Summary Intensive Revision (SIR) in electoral roll management, and the use of Form 6 as an administrative mechanism for voter re-entry across multiple states.

⚠️ Key Concerns

Form 6 modifications were red-flagged by two Election Commissioners, indicating internal institutional concerns about the procedural changes, though the supplied report does not detail the specific nature of these concerns.

💡 Why It Matters

The special voter drive across 20 states directly impacts electoral participation and the accuracy of voter rolls, which are fundamental to the integrity of India's democratic processes and Election Commission governance functions.

🔑 Must Remember

• Election Commission ordered special voter drive across 20 states for 'left-out' voters after SIR completion. • Form 6 modified to enable re-entry of deleted voters without the SIR question. • Two Election Commissioners raised concerns about Form 6 modifications.

📝 Key Terms

Election Commissionleft-out votersSummary Intensive Revision (SIR)Form 6voter registrationelectoral roll20 states

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