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UP Extends Voter List Revision Deadline to March 2026 for Public Input

The Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, Navdeep Rinwa, stated that a briefing was held to systematically begin the Special Intensive Revision of voters lists. The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections in this revision to March 3, 2026. This extension was granted following a formal request from the state's chief electoral officer to allow more time for public input. The move aims to ensure thorough verification and greater citizen participation in updating the electoral rolls.

Key Points: UP Voter List Revision Deadline Extended to March 3, 2026

  • Deadline extended to March 3, 2026
  • Ensures public participation in voter list
  • Follows request from state CEO
  • Part of Special Intensive Revision
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"One-day briefing held before starting SIR voters list process": Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa

Uttar Pradesh extends Special Intensive Revision deadline for electoral roll claims & objections to March 3, 2026, following a state request.

"We conducted a one-day brief introduction... to explain how to carry it out systematically under constitutional guidelines - Navdeep Rinwa"

Lucknow, February 17

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday said that a one-day briefing session was conducted prior to initiating the Special Intensive Revision of the voters list in the state, to ensure the process is carried out systematically under constitutional guidelines.

"We conducted a one-day brief introduction before starting the SIR voters list process to explain how to carry it out systematically under constitutional guidelines," Rinwa said.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the period for filing claims and objections in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh until March 3, 2026.

The decision comes in response to a request from the state's chief electoral officer to allow additional time for citizens to submit their inputs.

According to an ECI letter dated February 5, the extension follows the publication of draft electoral rolls on January 6, 2026. Originally, the window for filing claims and objections was scheduled to close on February 6. However, under Rule 12 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, the Commission has now extended the period to March 3, 2026, to facilitate thorough verification and public participation.

The letter stated, "...Whereas, the draft rolls in the state of Uttar Pradesh were published on 06.01.2026 and the period of filing claims and objections was fixed from 06.01.2026 to 06.02.2026; and whereas, the Commission has considered the request received from the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh, for extension of the time, and upon consideration of other relevant factors and in exercise of the power conferred by proviso to Rule 12 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, has decided to extend the period for filing claims and objections up to 06.03.2026 for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with reference to 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date in the State of Uttar Pradesh."

The extension aims to ensure that citizens have an adequate opportunity to verify their entries, raise objections, and claim inclusion of eligible voters in the electoral rolls. This step is part of the Election Commission's ongoing efforts to maintain accuracy and transparency in voter registration in the run-up to the upcoming elections.

- ANI

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Priya S
Systematic process and briefing sessions are important, but the real test is on the ground. Last time my mother's name was misspelt and it took multiple visits to get it corrected. Hope this 'intensive revision' lives up to its name.
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Aman W
Extension till March 3 is a welcome step. It shows the Commission is listening. Now it's our duty as citizens to verify our details. Your vote is your voice, don't let a clerical error silence it. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Lucknow, this is very helpful. The process can be confusing for new voters. A clear briefing for officials should hopefully translate to a smoother experience for us.
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Vikram M
All this is good on paper. But what about the thousands of migrants? Will there be special camps in cities like Mumbai and Delhi for UP voters to check their rolls? That would be true facilitation.
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Nikhil C
Transparency is key. Hope the entire process, including the objections raised, is made publicly accessible in some form. Trust in the electoral roll is the first step towards trust in the election outcome.

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