Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral rolls have been published, revealing that nearly 2.89 crore voters have been excluded following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The announcement was made by Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. This reduction leaves the state with 12.55 crore voters from the previous 15.44 crore. The significant decrease is attributed to deaths, permanent migration, and multiple registrations.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) initiated the Special Intensive Revision to ensure accurate and up-to-date voter lists. The enumeration process involved Booth Level Officers (BLOs) conducting door-to-door verification and collecting signed forms from voters. According to the CEO's office, enumeration forms were received from 12.55 crore voters between November 4 and December 26, 2025.
Of those not included in the draft roll, 46.23 lakh were identified as deceased, 2.17 crore had permanently shifted or were untraceable during verification, and 25.47 lakh were registered at more than one place.
The Election Commission has opened a one-month window, from January 6 to February 6, for voters to file claims and objections. During this period, individuals whose names are missing can apply for inclusion by submitting Form-6. Those needing corrections to their entries can fill out Form-8. Objections to names on the list can be made using Form-7. Applications can be submitted offline through BLOs or voter registration centers, or online via the ECINet app and the ECI website.
The Election Commission has also capped the number of voters per polling station to 1,200, down from the previous norm of 1,500. To accommodate this change, approximately 15,030 new polling stations have been established across Uttar Pradesh.
CEO Rinwa stated that the final electoral list will be published on March 6. He also noted that the Election Commission is making efforts to assist senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups. Youth who turned 18 by January 1, 2026, are encouraged to apply.
Voters can check their names on the electoral roll draft at https://voters.eci.gov.in. If a voter's name is missing, they must submit Form-6 to seek inclusion.
The districts with the highest number of name deletions include Lucknow, Prayagraj and Kanpur.
The Election Commission has reiterated its commitment to a transparent, participatory, and inclusive revision process to ensure that no eligible voter is left out.
