In India’s capital, Delhiites reduced to documents
In Delhi, voters seeking to retain their franchise must repeatedly visit SIR hearing centres, submit multiple documents and endure long waits, even if they have voted for years. Interviews with residents and officials reveal a confusing process that disproportionately burdens poorer, less‑documented citizens, highlighting challenges in proving identity for voting. The hearings follow a Supreme Court order, and many endure hours of waiting and trips.