The number of registered voters in Delhi has surged to 1.55 crore, marking a notable increase from 1.47 crore in January 2024. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi published the final electoral roll on Monday, highlighting an unusual spike in voter registrations.
According to the report, Delhi now has 83.49 lakh male, 71.73 lakh female, and 1,261 third-gender voters, who are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming February Assembly elections.
Unprecedented Spike in New Voter Registrations
The CEO’s office reported receiving over 5.1 lakh Form-6 applications for new voter registrations within just 20 days, starting from December 16, 2024.
“This sudden surge in applications is unexpected and requires greater scrutiny,” stated the CEO’s office. The officials added that 3.08 lakh new voters were added since the draft roll publication on October 29, 2024.
The CEO’s office has directed electoral officers to conduct 100% field verification for new applications. Eight FIRs have been filed against 24 people for submitting false documents to obtain voter IDs.
BJP vs AAP Over Voter Roll Manipulation
The issue of voter registration has sparked a political row between the BJP and AAP. The AAP accused the BJP of orchestrating the wrongful deletion of its supporters from the voter list, while the BJP alleged that the AAP is trying to add fake voters, including Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, to the electoral roll.
However, election officials have denied the allegations, asserting that due process is followed for both additions and deletions in the voter list.
Key Figures from Electoral Roll Revision
| Detail | Number |
|---|---|
| Registered Voters (Final) | 1,55,24,858 |
| Male Voters | 83,49,645 |
| Female Voters | 71,73,952 |
| Third-Gender Voters | 1,261 |
| New Voter Applications | 5.1 lakh |
| FIRs Filed | 8 |
| People Named in FIRs | 24 |
CEO’s Warning Against False Documents
The CEO’s office has cautioned residents against submitting fake documents for voter registration. Electoral officers have been instructed to strictly scrutinize each application and conduct personal hearings in doubtful cases.
The statement also noted that claims and objections continue to be processed even after the formal deadline, and the process of voter roll revision is ongoing.
The special summary revision (SSR) process for the 2025 electoral roll began in August 2024, with the draft roll published on October 29, 2024. After reviewing claims and objections, the final roll was published on January 6, 2025.
The CEO’s office reported a net increase of 1.67 lakh voters, taking the total voter count to 1.55 crore, which marks a 1.09% rise over the draft roll.
As Delhi prepares for the upcoming elections, the poll panel has assured voters that all necessary measures are in place to ensure free and fair voting in the capital.
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