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Election Commission completes Form 6 U-turn, drops SIR para a Commissioner called ‘illegal’

indianexpress.com · saurajitmazumdar · 4 November 2026

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/eci-form-6-sir-declaration-separate-form-ecinet-10949513/

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IN THE latest of a series of U-turns that have effectively undone almost every decision the two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had objected to in 14 notes over 10 months, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has now taken the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration out of the online version of the statutory voter enrolment form, Form 6, on its ECINet portal in the states where the SIR is still under way.

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(hidden) The affidavit says 88 of the 97 have filled Form 6 and their applications have been accepted, six are out of the country and three hold Portuguese passports.

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IN THE latest of a series of U-turns that have effectively undone almost every decision the two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had objected to in 14 notes over 10 months, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has now taken the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration out of the online version of the statutory voter enrolment form, Form 6, on its ECINet portal in the states where the SIR is still under way.████ ████ █████ ██ ████ ███ ███████████ ████████ ███████ ████████ █ ███ █ ██ ███ ██████ █████████ ███████████ ███ ███ ██████ ██ ██ ██████ ████ ██ ████ ██ ████ ███████████ █████ ██████████ ██ ██████ ███ ██ █████ ███████████ ███████ █████ ████ ████████ ██ ███ █████████ ████ ██████ ███ ████ ███ ████ ██ ███ █████ ██████ ███████ ███ ████ ██ █ ██████ ██ ███████████ ████████ ██ ████ █████ ██ ███████ ███████ █████ ████ ███ ████ ██ █████ ███████ ████████ ██ ███ ██ █████████ █████ ███ ███████ ███████ █████████ ████████ ███ ███████ ██ ███ ██ ████ ██ ████ 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04Fact Check

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7 supported, 3 unverified · 10 of 15 claims checked

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  • Misleading0
  • Unverified3
Claim 01
HighSupported

The Election Commission of India has taken the Special Intensive Revision declaration out of the online version of statutory voter enrolment form Form 6 on its ECINet portal in states where the Special Intensive Revision is still under way.

What was checked

The Election Commission of India removed the Special Intensive Revision declaration from the online version of Form 6 on its ECINet portal in states where the Special Intensive Revision is under way.

Multiple independent news sources confirm that the Election Commission removed the Special Intensive Revision declaration from the online version of Form 6 in states where the revision is under way.

  1. ✓

    Did the Election Commission remove the Special Intensive Revision declaration from Form 6 on ECINet?

    Multiple reports confirm that the Election Commission removed the additional Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration from online Form 6 on its portal.

    thequint.comx.cominstagram.comcivilsdaily.comnews18.com
  2. ✓

    Which states have the online Form 6 modified for the Special Intensive Revision?

    The sources state that the modification applies in states and Union Territories where the Special Intensive Revision is under way.

    thequint.comx.cominstagram.com

Checked 4 Nov · 5 sources cited

All sources (5)
Claim 02
HighUnverified

On October 21, the ER Division of the Election Commission of India decided to take the declaration out of the Form 6 page everywhere and make it a separate document.

What was checked

On October 21, the ER Division of the Election Commission of India decided to remove the declaration from the Form 6 page everywhere and make it a separate document.

The provided sources contain no evidence confirming that the ER Division of the Election Commission of India made a decision on October 21 regarding Form 6 or its declaration page.

  1. ?

    Did the ER Division of the Election Commission make a decision on October 21 regarding Form 6?

    The sources do not mention a decision by the ER Division of the Election Commission of India on October 21 regarding Form 6.

  2. ?

    What change did the Election Commission make to the Form 6 page on October 21?

    The provided sources do not contain information establishing any change made by the Election Commission to the Form 6 page on October 21.

Checked 4 Nov

All sources (2)
  • Contextsabrangindia.innot cited
    writ petition (civil) no. 1246 of 2026

    Oct 21, 2026 — The Declaration Form is one of the documents which is required to be submitted by any Applicant / voter along with Form 6 for his / her inclusion in the ...Read more27 pages

  • Contextcacd.uscourts.govnot cited
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...

    Document 62-4 Filed 10/21/26 Page 1 of 5 Page ID #:966 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I, Julie A. Hamill, do hereby declare and state as follows: 1. I am an Assistant United States Attorney with

Claim 03
HighSupported

Eighty-eight of the 97 voters have filled Form 6 and their applications have been accepted.

Multiple news reports and official statements confirm that 88 out of 97 left-out voters in Goa filled Form 6 and had their applications accepted.

  1. ✓

    How many voters out of 97 have filled Form 6 and had their applications accepted?

    Out of 97 left-out voters in Goa, 88 have filled Form 6 and had their applications accepted.

    indiatoday.inthenewsmill.comm.economictimes.comindiatvnews.com
  2. ✓

    What is the total number of voter applications submitted and accepted via Form 6?

    The total number of voter applications submitted and accepted via Form 6 specifically for this 97-voter group is 88.

    indiatoday.inthenewsmill.comindiatvnews.com

Checked 4 Nov · 4 sources cited

All sources (4)
Claim 04
HighSupported

The declaration inserted between Sections J and K of the online enrolment application for new voters is no longer part of Form 6.

Sources confirm that the declaration inserted between Sections J and K on online Form 6 was scheduled to be separated following Supreme Court proceedings.

  1. ✓

    Was there a declaration between Sections J and K of the online voter enrolment application Form 6?

    A declaration was inserted between Sections J and K of the online voter enrolment application Form 6.

    gktoday.infrontline.thehindu.comaltnews.in
  2. ✓

    Is the declaration between Sections J and K still part of Form 6?

    The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the online SIR application and declaration would be separated from October 21, 2026.

    indiatoday.in

Checked 4 Nov · 3 sources cited

All sources (4)
Claim 05
HighSupported

The declaration asked applicants to choose one of three statements regarding whether their name, or that of a parent or grandparent, appeared in the electoral roll during the last Special Intensive Revision held in the early 2000s, or whether neither appeared.

What was checked

The declaration asked applicants to choose one of three statements regarding whether their name, or that of a parent or grandparent, appeared in the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision in the early 2000s, or whether neither appeared.

Multiple sources confirm that the Form 6 declaration required applicants to choose one of three statements regarding whether their own name or that of a parent or grandparent appeared in the electoral roll during the early 2000s SIR.

  1. ✓

    What statements did the Form 6 Special Intensive Revision declaration ask applicants to choose from?

    The declaration asked applicants to choose from three options regarding whether their name, or that of a parent or grandparent, appeared in the voter list from the early 2000s SIR, or whether neither appeared.

    firstpost.comthecrediblenews.inndtv.com
  2. ✓

    Did the declaration require applicants to state electoral roll presence from the early 2000s revision?

    Yes, the declaration required applicants to choose whether their name, or that of a parent or grandparent, was on the electoral roll during the SIR in the early 2000s.

    firstpost.comthecrediblenews.inndtv.com

Checked 4 Nov · 3 sources cited

All sources (3)
Claim 06
HighSupported

The Special Intensive Revision declaration is now available on the portal as a separate form.

What was checked

The Special Intensive Revision declaration is available on the portal as a separate form.

The Election Commission confirmed to the Supreme Court and in updates that the Special Intensive Revision declaration is maintained as a separate form rather than an amendment to Form 6.

  1. ✓

    Is the Special Intensive Revision declaration available as a separate form on the portal?

    The Election Commission stated that the Special Intensive Revision declaration is a separate document rather than part of Form 6.

    indiatoday.inscobserver.incivilsdaily.com
  2. ✓

    How is the Special Intensive Revision declaration hosted on the portal?

    The online application is structured with two separate parts: the prescribed Form 6 and the separate Special Intensive Revision declaration.

    scobserver.incivilsdaily.com

Checked 4 Nov · 3 sources cited

All sources (3)
Claim 07
HighSupported

This is the third position the Election Commission of India has taken on Form 6 in six weeks, completing a reversal.

What was checked

The Election Commission of India took three different positions on Form 6 in six weeks.

Multiple sources explicitly confirm that the Election Commission took three distinct positions regarding Form 6 over the span of six weeks.

  1. ✓

    How many positions did the Election Commission take on Form 6 over a six-week period?

    Sources confirm that the Election Commission took three different positions on Form 6 over a six-week period.

    civilsdaily.comindianexpress.substack.com
  2. ✓

    What changes did the Election Commission make to Form 6 over the six-week period?

    The Election Commission made modifications requiring declarations about previous SIR enrollments and later made the declaration a separate document.

    thefederal.comcivilsdaily.comscobserver.in

Checked 4 Nov · 2 sources cited

All sources (4)
Claim 08
HighSupported

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Joshi objected to the change on the ground that Form 6 is prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and only the Central Government can amend it.

Multiple news reports and court documents confirm that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to changes in Form 6 on the ground that it is prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and only the Central Government can amend it.

  1. ✓

    Did Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Joshi object to the Form 6 change?

    Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to the changes made to Form 6.

    newindianexpress.comfrontline.thehindu.comhindustantimes.comscobserver.inindiatoday.in
  2. ✓

    What legal grounds were cited regarding the amendment of Form 6 under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960?

    They argued that Form 6 is a statutory form prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and only the Central Government can amend it through rule changes.

    newindianexpress.comm.economictimes.comlawbeat.infrontline.thehindu.comhindustantimes.comindiatoday.in

Checked 4 Nov · 6 sources cited

All sources (7)
Claim 09
LowUnverified

The declaration in the online version of Form 6 would be limited to the Special Intensive Revision period, leaving it in place wherever the intensive revision was still running, such as Delhi and Maharashtra.

What was checked

The declaration in the online version of Form 6 was limited to the Special Intensive Revision period, remaining in place where the intensive revision was running, such as Delhi and Maharashtra.

Only one independent source could be found for this, which is not enough to rule on it.

  1. ✓

    Was the Form 6 online declaration kept in place for regions where Special Intensive Revision was running like Delhi and Maharashtra?

    Yes, the Election Commission kept the SIR declaration on the online portal for states where the revision was still underway.

    hindustantimes.com
  2. ✓

    Which regions retained the Special Intensive Revision declaration in online Form 6?

    States and union territories where the Special Intensive Revision was still underway, such as Delhi and Maharashtra, retained the declaration.

    hindustantimes.com

Checked 4 Nov · 1 source cited

All sources (2)
Claim 10
LowUnverified

The Election Commission of India has now given officers on the ground far more discretion through changes in the software.

What was checked

The Election Commission of India gave officers on the ground more discretion through software changes.

Only one independent source could be found for this, which is not enough to rule on it.

  1. ✓

    Did the Election Commission make software changes to increase discretion for field officers?

    The Election Commission accepted proposals to update the ECINet software, enabling Electoral Registration Officers to exercise greater discretion.

    facebook.com, 3 pagesinstagram.com, 2 pages
  2. ✓

    What operational discretion was granted to officers via software updates by the Election Commission?

    The updates allowed officers greater discretion in handling automated notices and electoral roll revisions.

    facebook.com, 3 pagesinstagram.com, 2 pages

Checked 4 Nov · 5 sources cited

All sources (5)

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  • Missing2
  • Softened4
  • Covered5

Searched: “Election Commission of India removes SIR declaration from online Form 6 voter enrolment” · 17 outside sources

Missing from this article

2
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Supreme Court deferred the main petitions concerning the Election Commission's SIR decisions to November 17, 2026.

    The article mentions the Supreme Court but does not provide any date like November 17, 2026 for deferral.

    What the sources say
    • nationpathindia.com“The Supreme Court has deferred the main petitions concerning the Election Commission's SIR decisions to November 17, 2026.”
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    The Congress party accused the Election Commission of deception and wordplay regarding its Supreme Court affidavit on voter rolls.

    The article does not mention any statements or accusations from the Congress party regarding the affidavit.

    What the sources say
    • indiatoday.in“It also rejected allegations that Form 6, used for voter registration, had been amended. accused the Election Commission of deception and wordplay.”

Softened or under-specified

4
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission of India stated in the Supreme Court that all decisions regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were unanimous.

    Article mentions past-year decisions were unanimous, but not specifically all decisions regarding the SIR.

    What the sources say
    • newindianexpress.com“The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday told the Supreme Court that all decisions relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken unanimously, defending its actions and opposing a plea seeking to restrain Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar from functioning.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    An official stated that Form 6 was never changed and that an additional declaration regarding parents sought during SIR would not be required in non-SIR states.

    The article covers that Form 6 was not amended, but lacks the specific official quote stating non-SIR states won't need the parental declaration in that phrasing.

    What the sources say
    • ndtv.com“"Form 6 was essentially never changed. During SIR an additional declaration regarding parents was sought. It has been decided that in non-SIR states it would not be sought," an official told NDTV.”
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission's affidavit was filed in response to a petition by Rakesh Kumar Singh challenging changes to Form 6.

    What the sources say
    • indiatoday.in“The EC's affidavit was filed in response to a petition by Rakesh Kumar Singh, who challenged the changes to Form 6 and raised concerns over the functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.”
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    Voters whose names do not appear in the draft Special Intensive Revision rolls can submit Form 6 to seek fresh inclusion.

    The article mentions Form 6 use for inclusions, but doesn't explicitly frame it around voters whose names miss the draft SIR rolls broadly.

    What the sources say
    • newindianexpress.com“The EC clarified that voters whose names do not figure in the draft SIR rolls can submit Form 6 to seek fresh inclusion in the final voters'”

Carried by this article

5
  • EssentialReported by 3 independent outlets

    The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that Form 6 for voter registration has not been amended and that the SIR declaration is a separate document.

    The article quotes the affidavit confirming Form 6 was not amended and the declaration was separated.

    What the sources say
    • newindianexpress.com“ECI also said Form 6, used for voter registration, had not been amended during the SIR exercise. "Form 6 has not been amended. Only the Centre can amend it. The SIR declaration is a separate document," it said.”
    • indiatoday.in“The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that Form 6 was not amended and the SIR declaration was a separate document.”
    • ndtv.com“The Election Commission said in the court document that only the central government can make changes to the format of Form 6.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission stated that the SIR declaration and Form 6 were separated for online applicants starting October 21.

    The text confirms the ECI stated the declaration and Form 6 were separated for online applicants starting October 21.

    What the sources say
    • indiatoday.in“It admitted that displaying the declaration alongside the form online could suggest otherwise, but said the two were separated from October 21 for online applicants.”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The online voter enrolment form, Form 6, no longer carries a Special Intensive Revision declaration and has returned to its plain statutory form.

    The article explicitly reports that Form 6 no longer carries the SIR declaration.

    What the sources say
    • civilsdaily.com“The online voter enrolment form, Form 6, has gone from carrying a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration back to its plain statutory”
  • EssentialReported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission changed the online Form 6 process in States where the Special Intensive Revision is not currently under way.

    The article notes the change was made in states where the SIR was not or is no longer under way.

    What the sources say
    • thehindu.com“The Election Commission has changed the online Form 6 process in States where the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, is not under way.”
  • Reported by 1 independent outlet

    The Election Commission stated that notes or suggestions recorded by commissioners during file processing do not constitute official decisions of the Commission.

    The article quotes the affidavit saying a commissioner's note does not constitute an official ECI decision under Section 18.

    What the sources say
    • newindianexpress.com“"The notes, queries or suggestions recorded by the CEC or Election Commissioners while a file is under process do not constitute decisions of the Commission. Newspaper report not treated as evidence in eyes of law," the EC said in its affidavit.”

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