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New voters have to also submit parents' SIR details for inclusion in electoral rolls
The functionary underlined that the declaration was added through instructions and Form 6 has not been amended
Context
The (ECI) has mandated that new voters applying for inclusion in the electoral rolls via Form 6 must now submit the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) details of their parents. This procedural change, initially rolled out in Bihar and implemented through executive instructions rather than amending Form 6 itself, aims to improve the mapping of electors and reduce the documentation burden on new voters. The ECI has simultaneously defended the SIR process against concerns raised by UN Special Rapporteurs regarding transparency and allegations of minority voter deletion.
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