Politics · India
Election Commission Modifies Voter Registration Form for New Applicants
The Election Commission of India has reportedly introduced a new requirement in Form 6 for new voter registration, asking applicants to provide details about their parents' inclusion in previous electoral rolls. This change, which appears to have been implemented without a formal rule amendment, has raised concerns among some outlets. The new section is reportedly mandatory for online applications.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 8 · Right 1 n = 13
- Left (4): Satya Hindi, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8 votes, 9 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi) · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta, Navbharat Times, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, The Quint
- Right (1): Aaj Tak