Delhi Colleges Buzz with Special Camps for Young Voters as Electoral Roll Revision Heats Up

Delhi's colleges and universities are buzzing today and tomorrow, September 29-30, as the Election Commission of India (ECI) kicks off special camps aimed squarely at getting young people, especially those aged 18-25, registered to vote. This two-day drive, running from 9 am to 3 pm, is a critical part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls, ensuring that no eligible young voice is left out of India's democratic process. This focused push on young voters comes as the ECI aims to tackle historically lower participation rates among youth and urban electors, a key challenge identified by initiatives like SVEEP. With India boasting one of the world's largest youth populations, their active involvement is seen as vital for a more inclusive and representative democracy, influencing everything from policy to electoral outcomes. Recent data indicates that 2.73 crore (27.3 million) young voters aged 18-28 have already been added to electoral rolls since the SIR began in 2025, underscoring the success of such targeted campaigns. Students turning 18 by October 1, 2026, are particularly encouraged to visit these camps and fill out Form-6 for inclusion in the Electoral Rolls. Booth Level Officer (BLOs) will be on-site to guide and assist with the registration process, which can also be completed online via the ECI's voter services portal or the Voter Helpline App. The deadlines for filing claims and objections under SIR 2026 stretch until October 30, with the final electoral roll slated for publication on December 4, ahead of Delhi's next Assembly elections due in 2030.