The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer has begun a two-day special voter enrolment drive at colleges, universities and other educational institutions across the national capital to encourage young people to register on the electoral rolls.The special camps are being held on September 29 and 30 as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi’s electoral rolls. The drive specifically targets young electors aged 18 to 25.Key HighlightsSpecial young voter enrolment camps are being held across Delhi on September 29 and 30Colleges, universities and other educational institutions are hosting the campsThe drive focuses on eligible voters aged 18 to 25Camps are operating from 9 am to 3 pmEligible first-time voters can submit Form 6 for registrationBooth Level Officers are available to assist studentsThe initiative is part of Delhi’s ongoing SIR electoral-roll revisionTwo-Day Enrolment Drive for Young VotersThe Delhi election office has launched the special camps to maximise enrolment among young voters. The camps are being conducted at educational institutions across the city, making it easier for eligible students to complete the registration process.According to the Delhi CEO office, the camps are scheduled from 9 am to 3 pm on both September 29 and 30. Young electors have been encouraged to use the opportunity to check their electoral-roll status and submit applications where required.Who Can Apply?Students and other eligible residents who have completed or will complete 18 years of age by October 1, 2026, can apply for inclusion if their names are not present in the draft electoral roll.Applicants can submit Form 6 along with the required supporting documents at the special camps. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been assigned to the venues to help eligible voters with the application process.The Form 6 application is used for registration as a new elector.Camps Held Amid Delhi SIRThe special college camps are part of the wider Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls currently underway in Delhi.The Delhi CEO has also conducted special camps at polling-station locations to facilitate enrolment and corrections. According to data reported from the Delhi CEO office, 1,21,224 Form 6 applications had been received between August 31 and September 24.The youth-focused camps come as the election office seeks to increase participation among first-time voters and ensure that eligible citizens are included in the electoral roll.Claims and Objections Process RevisedThe Election Commission has also revised the schedule for Delhi’s SIR exercise. According to the latest update from the Delhi CEO office, the last date for filing claims and objections has been extended to October 30, while the disposal of claims and objections will continue until November 30.The final electoral roll is now scheduled to be published on December 4.The Delhi CEO has also said that electors who have received notices over unmapped entries or logical discrepancies will generally not need to visit ERO or AERO offices. Booth Level Officers will visit their homes to collect relevant documents, with hearings reserved for exceptional cases.Political Debate Over Youth Enrolment CampsThe special camps have also become part of the wider political debate surrounding the SIR exercise. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has questioned the Election Commission’s decision to hold the youth camps and alleged that changes to Form 6 created additional hurdles for first-time voters.These are political allegations by Ramesh, while the Election Commission has continued to describe the revision process as aimed at ensuring that eligible citizens are included and ineligible names are excluded.For students and other first-time voters, the September 29-30 camps provide a dedicated opportunity to apply for enrolment and seek assistance with the registration process.
