Election Commission introduces mandatory parental status declaration for new online voter registrations
The Election Commission of India has made it mandatory for new voters seeking enrolment in electoral rolls through online registration to declare the status of their parents in the previous Special Intensive Revision (SIR).[1] This new requirement applies specifically to first-time applicants who are adding their names to the rolls via online processes.[1] The measure is aimed at improving the accuracy of electoral rolls and preventing duplicate or fraudulent entries by cross-checking family data.[1] Applicants will now have to furnish details indicating whether their parents were already registered or added during the last SIR.[1] The Election Commission believes this will enhance transparency and traceability in the enrolment process.[1] The change reflects broader efforts to digitize election management while ensuring robust verification mechanisms.[1][2] It may also aid in better demographic mapping of voters at household and booth levels.[1]
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Under the Election Commission’s new rule for online voter enrolment, what additional information must first-time applicants provide?
Answer: (b) Status of their parents in the previous Special Intensive Revision
The correct answer is (b) Status of their parents in the previous Special Intensive Revision.