The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday published the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh, revealing a significant revision in the voter database as part of the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) process. Out of a previous total of 15.44 crore voters, the draft list retains 12.55 crore (81.30 per cent) names, meaning over 2.89 crore entries have been removed from the state’s voter list.
State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa, addressing a press conference, provided a detailed breakdown of the deletions. As per the data, 2.17 crore voters have been permanently shifted from their previous constituencies, while 46.23 lakh have been removed due to death. A further 25.47 lakh entries were identified as either duplicates or found to be missing during the intensive verification drive.
"Ensuring a clean and accurate electoral roll is fundamental to the integrity of the democratic process," stated CEO Rinwa. He emphasised that this rigorous exercise is aimed at eliminating discrepancies and building a robust voter list for the world's largest democracy.
The draft list is now open for public scrutiny and claims. Citizens have time until February 6, 2026, to check their enrollment status and file objections or applications for inclusion.
Checking Your Name: Voters can verify their details by visiting the Election Commission’s official website and entering their EPIC (Voter ID) number.
For New Enrollment/ Missing Names: Eligible voters whose names are missing can file Form 6 online via the ECI portal or by visiting their concerned Booth Level Officer (BLO).
For Objections & Corrections: CEO Rinwa clarified the use of specific forms:
Form 7: To be filled for requesting deletion of a name—applicable if someone has shifted permanently or in case of death of a family member.
Form 8: For correction of particulars (like address, photo, or demographic details) within the same constituency.
"The first step for every voter is to check their name in the draft list published today. Voters have a period of one month to do so," Rinwa advised.
Rinwa also announced that over 15,000 polling stations have been established across the state to facilitate the revision process. In a move to ensure transparency and collaborative verification, physical copies of the draft electoral roll have been provided to all recognised political parties for their review and feedback.
The entire exercise will culminate with the publication of the final electoral roll on March 6, 2026. "On that date, we will issue the final voter list under SIR. I urge all voters to proactively check their details. If a name is not available, they should promptly fill out Form 6," the CEO reiterated.
The publication of the draft roll marks a critical phase in the pre-election preparation for Uttar Pradesh, a state that holds paramount importance in the national political landscape due to its sheer number of parliamentary constituencies. The EC’s drive underscores its continued focus on ensuring that the electoral roll is an accurate reflection of the eligible electorate, paving the way for free and fair elections.
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