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Politics
Delhi Election Commission issues SIR notices to Advani, Sisodia over voter details
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 04:47 AM
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The Delhi Election Commission has served SIR notices to political leaders Advani and Sisodia, citing concerns over the handling of voter information.
The Delhi Election Commission has issued Service Information Report (SIR) notices to senior politicians L.K. Advani and Manish Sisodia, alleging irregularities in the use of voter details. The notices were dispatched following a review that identified possible breaches of electoral guidelines concerning the handling of voter data.
Under the notice, both leaders are required to submit a written response within the timeframe prescribed by the commission. Failure to comply could result in penalties under the Representation of the People Act, which governs electoral conduct in India.
The commission emphasized that the action is part of its routine vigilance ahead of forthcoming elections, aiming to ensure that all political actors adhere strictly to the rules governing voter information.
When approached for comment, the Delhi Election Commission declined to provide further details, stating that the matter is under investigation and that any additional remarks would be premature.
Under the notice, both leaders are required to submit a written response within the timeframe prescribed by the commission. Failure to comply could result in penalties under the Representation of the People Act, which governs electoral conduct in India.
The commission emphasized that the action is part of its routine vigilance ahead of forthcoming elections, aiming to ensure that all political actors adhere strictly to the rules governing voter information.
When approached for comment, the Delhi Election Commission declined to provide further details, stating that the matter is under investigation and that any additional remarks would be premature.