Delhi residents can register to vote till April 26

Delhi residents have until April 26 to register as voters for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on May 25 via www.nvsp.in or the voter helpline app.

Updated on: Apr 18, 2024, 01:46:08 IST

By Snehil Sinha

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Officials from the Delhi election commission on Wednesday said that residents in Delhi have time till April 26 to submit their forms and register as voters for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on May 25.

Officials added that over 95% of the applications are received online, though offline applications are also accepted. This was less than 80% till the previous Lok Sabha elections. (HT Archive)

All applications received till April 26, 10 days before the last day of filing nominations as a norm, will be processed for the upcoming elections, the officials said, adding that residents can visit www.nvsp.in or the voter helpline mobile app to fill and submit Form 6.

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“People assume that processing of the application takes months to be processed. However, we will ensure that all those who apply till April 26 get registered as voters,” said an official, requesting anonymity.

Officials added that over 95% of the applications are received online, though offline applications are also accepted. This was less than 80% till the previous Lok Sabha elections.

“On Monday the Delhi office received around 8,500 new applications out of which 6,000 were filed online. However, people can still visit their BLOs and hand over their Form 6,” the official added.

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Snehil Sinha is an Assistant Editor with the Delhi Metro bureau of Hindustan Times, where she reports on politics, governance, public policy, urban infrastructure and transport, subjects that shape the everyday lives of millions in the national capital. Over a journalism career spanning 14 years, she has built a reputation for meticulous, data-driven reporting that combines on-ground perspectives with policy analysis. She began her career with The Indian Express before joining Hindustan Times, where she has reported extensively on civic administration and urban governance in Gurugram, Noida and now Delhi. Her reporting is distinguished by its clarity, depth and balance. Whether covering large-scale infrastructure projects, environmental challenges, transport reforms or government policy, she tries to translate complex administrative decisions into accessible, engaging stories without losing nuance. Her work reflects a strong command of public records, official data and field reporting, often connecting policy announcements with their impact on citizens. Her stories go beyond headlines to explain how governance decisions influence the city's growth, mobility and quality of life, making her work an important contribution to informed public discourse.Read More