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Bibek Debroy’s Name Appears in Delhi Draft Roll Two Years After His Death
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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The name of late economist Bibek Debroy was found in the Delhi draft roll, raising questions about the accuracy of the electoral list even two years after his demise.
The draft roll of Delhi, prepared by the Election Commission for the upcoming elections, lists the name of former RBI governor Bibek Debroy, who passed away in 2022.
Draft rolls are used to verify voter eligibility and are a key component of the electoral process. The inclusion of a deceased individual’s name is not unheard of, but it often prompts scrutiny.
Observers note that while some names of the deceased may remain due to delays in updating records, the presence of a prominent figure like Debroy highlights potential lapses in the roll‑maintenance process.
The Election Commission has said it will review the entry and, if necessary, remove it to ensure the roll’s accuracy before the polls.
Draft rolls are used to verify voter eligibility and are a key component of the electoral process. The inclusion of a deceased individual’s name is not unheard of, but it often prompts scrutiny.
Observers note that while some names of the deceased may remain due to delays in updating records, the presence of a prominent figure like Debroy highlights potential lapses in the roll‑maintenance process.
The Election Commission has said it will review the entry and, if necessary, remove it to ensure the roll’s accuracy before the polls.