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Goa CEO: 88 of 97 Left-Out Voters File Form 6, Applications Accepted Amidst Deletion Debate
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News18•02-10-2026, 09:30
Goa CEO: 88 of 97 Left-Out Voters File Form 6, Applications Accepted Amidst Deletion Debate
- •Goa's Chief Electoral Officer confirmed 88 of 97 left-out voters have filed Form 6 for inclusion in electoral rolls, with applications accepted.
- •Form 6 is the application used by eligible citizens to seek inclusion of their names in the electoral roll as new voters, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- •Of the remaining 9 voters, three are Portuguese passport holders and six are currently residing outside India, with efforts underway to contact them.
- •The issue became a talking point after reports highlighted difficulties in adding verified electors due to ECI software limitations.
- •The Goa CEO's office announced a special drive to enroll left-out and newly eligible young voters, emphasizing that no eligible elector will be excluded.
Key Questions Answered
Form 6 is the application form designated by the Election Commission of India for eligible citizens to seek inclusion of their names in the electoral roll as new voters or electors.
Out of the 97 voters left out under the Special Intensive Revision, 88 have filed Form 6 and had their applications accepted, three are Portuguese passport holders, and six are currently residing outside India.
Following Election Commission of India instructions, the Goa CEO will run a special drive to enrol left-out eligible citizens as well as young, first-time eligible electors who are not yet included in the electoral roll.
