The Election Commission (EC) recently updated its ECINET application portal, removing a specific additional declaration requirement previously included in Form 6, the standard document used for voter enrollment. This change applies specifically to states where the Systematic Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has already been completed.

Following the update, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi publicly questioned the decision-making process behind the modification. Gandhi challenged the Election Commission to clarify who within the poll body authorized the changes to the form. The removal of the declaration has become a point of political scrutiny, as opposition figures seek transparency regarding how and why administrative adjustments are made to the voter registration process.

While the Election Commission has confirmed the removal of the requirement from the portal, it has not yet provided a detailed public explanation regarding the specific internal directives or the individual officials responsible for the policy shift. The situation remains a point of contention between opposition leadership and the electoral authority, with questions persisting about the procedural oversight of the voter enrollment system.