'Notices do not mean name deletion': EC clarifies after Kejriwal, Jaishankar, Advani get SIR letters

The Election Commission of India has issued a formal clarification following reports that several prominent political figures, including Arvind Kejriwal, S. Jaishankar, and L.K. Advani, received notices during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) process in the national capital. The commission emphasized that the receipt of such notices does not imply the deletion of a voter's name from the electoral rolls.

According to the Hindustan Times, the clarification was prompted by concerns raised after various high-profile individuals were sent communications regarding their registration status. Election officials stated that these notices are part of a routine administrative exercise aimed at verifying voter details and ensuring the accuracy of the electoral database. The process is designed to update information and address potential discrepancies rather than to disenfranchise registered voters.

Officials further explained that the SIR is a standard periodic activity conducted to maintain the integrity of the voter list. The commission urged citizens and political representatives not to misinterpret these procedural updates as an indication of name removal. The clarification serves to reassure the public and political stakeholders that the electoral roll maintenance process remains a transparent and routine administrative function.