India, Oct. 2 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed a special drive to enrol "left-out and first-time/young electors" in states where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll has been completed. This comes amid increased scrutiny over voter deletions.

"Voter enrolment is a continuous process and any person not yet enrolled in the electoral roll or whose name has got deleted can apply for enrolment at any point.... The objective of the special drive is to identify and facilitate such electors," the ECI said in a statement.

Tens of thousands of voters have been left out since 2025, drawing criticism from the Opposition and civil society groups, as part of the SIR.

In an October 1 letter to the chief ele...