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Election Commission Clarifies Form 6 Unchanged, Only Declaration Added
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM
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The Election Commission has confirmed that the recently released Form 6 for candidates remains unchanged; only a declaration clause has been appended. No other modifications were made to the form’s content.
The Election Commission of India today issued a statement confirming that the recently circulated Form 6, used by candidates during the nomination process, has not been altered in any way. The only addition to the form is a declaration clause that candidates must sign.
According to the Commission, the declaration is intended to ensure that candidates provide accurate information about their background and eligibility. All other sections of the form, including personal details, educational qualifications, and financial disclosures, remain exactly as previously published.
The Commission emphasized that the unchanged form will be used in the upcoming elections, and candidates should review the new declaration carefully before submission. No further changes or amendments are expected for the current election cycle.
Election officials have urged candidates to read the updated form thoroughly to avoid any procedural errors during filing. The Commission will continue to monitor compliance and address any queries from the public.
According to the Commission, the declaration is intended to ensure that candidates provide accurate information about their background and eligibility. All other sections of the form, including personal details, educational qualifications, and financial disclosures, remain exactly as previously published.
The Commission emphasized that the unchanged form will be used in the upcoming elections, and candidates should review the new declaration carefully before submission. No further changes or amendments are expected for the current election cycle.
Election officials have urged candidates to read the updated form thoroughly to avoid any procedural errors during filing. The Commission will continue to monitor compliance and address any queries from the public.