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ECI Eases Voter Verification Process Amid Discrepancy Controversy
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News18•26-09-2026, 18:05
ECI Eases Voter Verification Process Amid Discrepancy Controversy
- •The Election Commission of India (ECI) has simplified the verification process for voters flagged with "unmapped" or "logical discrepancies" during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- •Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will now visit voters' homes to collect necessary documents and upload them to ECINet, eliminating the need for personal appearances before Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in most cases.
- •Hearings will be held only in exceptional circumstances, preferably online, and an adult family member can be authorized to attend on behalf of the elector.
- •This decision follows the ongoing controversy surrounding Delhi SIR, voter-roll discrepancies, ECINet, and the functioning of the Election Commission, with the Supreme Court previously suggesting easier verification methods.
- •The ECI emphasized that its decisions regarding the SIR exercise were made unanimously.
Key Questions Answered
Booth Level Officers will visit voters’ homes to collect required documents and upload them to ECINet, sparing electors from personal appearances before the ERO or AERO except in exceptional circumstances.
Yes, an adult family member can be authorised to attend an online hearing on behalf of the elector if required.
The decision follows ongoing controversies over voter-roll discrepancies and ECINet, as well as the Supreme Court questioning certain logical discrepancy notices and urging easier response methods for voters.
