New Delhi, July 13 -- The Election Commission of India has reportedly added a new section to the online version of Form 6 seeking details about the applicant's parents' status in relation to the last Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Form 6 is used by first-time voters to register as electors.

The addition has been introduced without any corresponding amendment to the statutory Form 6, according to the Indian Express. Although the field is not marked as compulsory, users cannot proceed with the application unless they respond.

Form 6 is the statutory form for new voter enrolment.

The poll panel's ECINET portal lets users submit forms for new electoral registrations, changes to existing electoral rolls, and deletions....