The final voter list for Uttar Pradesh was officially released on April 10 following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, bringing a significant shift in the state’s electoral landscape. The updated rolls show a sharp reduction in the number of registered voters, with approximately 2.05 crore names removed. Prior to the revision, the state had around 15.44 crore voters, which has now been revised to 13,39,84,792—roughly 13.40 crore electors.
According to Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa, the revision process was extensive and aimed at improving the accuracy and credibility of the electoral rolls. The draft voter list released in January had already recorded the deletion of about 2.89 crore names. Many of these entries could not be verified or mapped correctly, while others were flagged during the verification process and issued notices. However, the final list also reflects the inclusion of approximately 84 lakh new voters compared to the January draft, indicating a balancing effort between removal of invalid entries and addition of eligible citizens.
The Special Intensive Revision is a periodic exercise undertaken to ensure that the voter database remains updated and free from duplications, inaccuracies, or outdated entries such as deceased voters or those who have relocated. The scale of deletions in this cycle has drawn attention, highlighting both the challenges of maintaining a clean electoral roll in a populous state like Uttar Pradesh and the importance of active voter participation in verification processes.
Authorities have urged all residents to verify their names in the updated voter list to avoid any inconvenience during elections. Voters can access the list online through official portals such as Election Commission of India websites—voters.eci.gov.in and ceouttarpradesh.nic.in.
To check your details, visit the website and navigate to the Electoral Roll section. Select Uttar Pradesh as your state and choose the “Final Roll 2026” or “SIR Final Roll 2026” option. You will then need to select your district—such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Mau, or Agra—followed by your assembly constituency and booth number. Enter your name along with your father’s or spouse’s name and age to proceed with the search.
The voter list will be displayed in PDF format, which can be downloaded. Users can search within the document to locate their names quickly.
If a voter finds that their name has been removed, officials recommend first contacting the District Magistrate of the respective district. If the issue remains unresolved, it can be escalated to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer. Importantly, individuals who were not part of the SIR process still have an opportunity to register by submitting Form 6 to get their names included in the electoral roll.
The final voter list serves as the official record for elections, and only those whose names appear in it are eligible to cast their vote. With elections approaching, authorities are emphasizing early verification to ensure that no eligible voter is left out on polling day.
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