Malviya Nagar

Questions are being raised about the latest draft voter list in Delhi. Official data shows over 47 lakh names are missing after the recent revision. However, activists and groups say the actual number of removed voters is higher.

Missing Voter Details

Data shows nearly 11 lakh voters were removed before the revision work started in June 2026. Areas like Malviya Nagar, Tughlakabad, and Chandni Chowk report thousands of sudden deletions. Many residents say they were marked absent, even though they have lived at the same address for years. They received no warning or notice about these changes.

Citizens are frustrated by the broken verification process. Election Commission staff say Booth Level Officers are visiting homes, but many residents say no one visited their neighborhoods. People worry this process is becoming a hard test rather than a simple update. If your name is missing, re-register before the final list is published in October.

Serious concerns exist about voter lists in Delhi. Voter Adhikar Manch members report that over 11 lakh voters were removed from the lists before the current revision even started. Some people, like Virma Devi from Jagdamba Camp, found their names missing or wrongly marked as dead without any warning or check.

Data shows a strange spike in deletions during April and May 2026. Certain areas like Malviya Nagar and Tughlakabad saw thousands of names dropped in a single month. This is much higher than typical yearly averages. Experts say the legal process for removing a voter, which needs a notice and a hearing, was skipped.

Missing Voter Rights

The situation is harder because the Election Commission is asking affected voters to fill out Form 6. This form is usually for new registrations. Critics point out that these people were already legal voters. With many electors getting notices about errors, people are asking if the process is fair. More clarity is required so every eligible citizen can vote.

Delhi Assembly passed Bed and Breakfast Establishment (Repeal) Bill, 2026. This decision cancels a 17-year-old law to create space for a modern homestay policy. Officials felt the old rules did not match today's tourism needs.

Government is launching Bed and Breakfast Policy 2026. This draft focuses on safety. It includes rules like allowing up to eight rooms per place, required CCTV, and police checks. These changes follow a fire in Malviya Nagar that took 21 lives.

New Safety Standards

Authorities said this change will not cost the state extra money. Businesses now running or waiting for approval will see no issues during this change. See details on the original 2007 Act to understand past rules.

Supreme Court will hear a plea from AAP leader Somnath Bharti. He is challenging the 2025 election win of BJP candidate Satish Upadhyay in Malviya Nagar. A bench with Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta will look into the matter.

Claims of election fraud

Bharti says High Court was wrong to dismiss his earlier petition. That court rejected his case because he did not name the Congress candidate, Jitender Kumar Kochar, as a party. Now, the top court will look at serious claims of corrupt practices. These include issues with voter lists and hidden election costs. Bharti also says that Upadhyay paid for the Congress campaign to split the vote.