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Politics
85,000 Form-7 Applications Filed to Delete Voter Names
✍️ Udayavani
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 05:17 PM
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A total of 85,000 Form-7 petitions have been submitted to the Election Commission seeking removal of names from the electoral roll.
The Election Commission has received 85,000 Form-7 applications, the statutory request used by citizens to have their names deleted from the electoral roll. The surge in filings reflects growing concerns over outdated or duplicate entries that may affect the accuracy of voter lists.
Form-7 is typically invoked when a voter is deceased, has relocated, or when duplicate records are identified. Applicants are required to submit supporting documents, after which the commission verifies the claim before making any changes.
Election officials have acknowledged the volume of requests and indicated that they will process the applications in batches to avoid disruption ahead of upcoming elections. The commission has not disclosed a precise timeline, but has assured that the deletions will be completed before the next electoral cycle to ensure a clean and reliable voter database.
Form-7 is typically invoked when a voter is deceased, has relocated, or when duplicate records are identified. Applicants are required to submit supporting documents, after which the commission verifies the claim before making any changes.
Election officials have acknowledged the volume of requests and indicated that they will process the applications in batches to avoid disruption ahead of upcoming elections. The commission has not disclosed a precise timeline, but has assured that the deletions will be completed before the next electoral cycle to ensure a clean and reliable voter database.