Maharashtra and Delhi Draft Voter Lists Out: Step-by-Step Guide on What To Do if Your Name Is Missing
If your name is missing from the recent Maharashtra and Delhi draft voter lists, check your status online or via your local BLO. File Form 6 with supporting ID and address proofs by September 30 during the claims window to ensure inclusion before the final rolls on November 4. Scroll below to know more.
Following the release of the draft electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission in regions like Maharashtra and Delhi, millions of voters have found their names missing. The exclusion largely stems from uncollected enumeration forms or categorisation under the Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Others (ASDDO) lists.
However, election authorities emphasise that the draft is not the final list. Citizens whose names have been left out have a designated window to rectify the omission before the publication of the final electoral roll. How To Check Name in Maharashtra Draft Voter List Released Under SIR 2026.
Verify Your Status and Check the Lists
Before filing any claims, voters should independently confirm that their names are genuinely missing rather than misplaced due to minor spelling discrepancies.
- Online Check: Visit the official Election Commission portal (voters.eci.gov.in) or use the Voter Helpline mobile application. Search using your EPIC (Voter ID) number as well as your full name.
- Examine ASDD/ASDDO Records: In states like Maharashtra, check the specific ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate) list published by the Chief Electoral Officer to see the exact reason recorded against your entry.
- Offline Verification: Consult your local Booth Level Officer (BLO) or inspect the physical copies of the draft rolls displayed publicly at designated polling stations.
File Form 6 for Name Inclusion
If your name does not appear on any of the rolls, you must formally apply to restore or add your entry.
- The Claims Window: The Election Commission has opened a one-month claims and objections window running from August 31 to September 30.
- Submitting Form 6: Affected individuals must file Form 6 online via the voter portal or offline through their local BLO or Electoral Registration Officer (ERO).
- Required Documentation: Applications must be accompanied by the prescribed declaration form and supporting identity, residence, or age proofs - such as a birth certificate, passport, educational certificate, or other government-issued documents depending on your year of birth. Always retain the application reference number provided upon submission to track the status. How To Check Name in Draft Voter List for Delhi Released Under SIR 2026.
Understanding the Timeline and Next Steps
Once claims are submitted, electoral authorities will review the documents, conduct field verifications where necessary, and process notices or objections. The disposal of claims and objections will run through October 29, leading up to the official publication of the final electoral roll on November 4. Voters who ensure their paperwork is completed accurately within the September 30 deadline can secure their inclusion before the final rolls are locked.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 31, 2026 07:42 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
