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UP Voter List: 2.89 Crore Names Removed, 12.55 Crore Remain in Draft Rolls

The Election Commission has published the draft electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh, revealing over 12.55 crore eligible voters. The Special Intensive Revision exercise led to the removal of nearly 2.89 crore names for reasons including deaths, duplicate registrations, and unverified signatures. Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa outlined the process, stating that claims and objections can be filed until February 6, 2026. The final electoral roll for the state is scheduled for publication on March 6, 2026.

Key Points: UP Draft Electoral Rolls: 2.89 Crore Voters Removed

  • 12.55 crore total voters in draft rolls
  • 2.89 crore names removed in revision
  • 2.17 crore voters found missing or shifted
  • Final voter list publication on March 6, 2026
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SIR: 12.55 crore total voters in UP, 2.89 crore names removed in draft rolls

Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral rolls list 12.55 crore voters after removal of 2.89 crore names. CEO Navdeep Rinwa details reasons and revision deadlines.

"The period for receiving claims and objections has been set from January 6 to February 6, 2026 - Navdeep Rinwa"

Lucknow, Jan 6

The Election Commission on Tuesday published the draft electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh as part of the Special Intensive Revision exercise, showing that there are over 12.55 crore eligible voters in the state, while nearly 2.89 crore names were removed during the current exercise.

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer, Navdeep Rinwa, told reporters that during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, as many as 2.17 crore voters were found missing or shifted from their registered addresses.

As many as 25.47 lakh electorates were found to be registered at more than one place, he said.

Urging voters whose names are missing in the draft list to fill Form 6, the CEO said that claims and objections can be registered till February 6.

The CEO said during the exercise, 46.23 lakh voters were found to have died since the last exercise.

He said 18.70 per cent of voters' signatures did not come during the SIR.

Earlier, the ECI issued revised dates for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, based on the qualifying date of January 1, 2026, with final publication of voters' list now scheduled for March 6, 2026.

In a statement issued on social media, the CEO had revised dates for the draft publication of the electoral roll to January 6.

"The period for receiving claims and objections has been set from January 6 to February 6, 2026," he said.

"The notice phase, decision on counting forms, and disposal of claims and objections will be carried out from January 6 to February 27, 2026. The final publication of Uttar Pradesh's electoral roll will be done on March 6, 2026," the CEO said.

On December 12, the ECI appointed SROs for intensive electoral roll revision in Uttar Pradesh and seven other states.

The Special Roll Observers (SROs) were appointed for observing the SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.

- IANS

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Priya S
While cleaning rolls is good, removing 2.89 crore names at once is a huge number. Hope genuine voters aren't being disenfranchised by mistake. The process needs to be transparent. Families should sit together and verify their names.
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Rohit P
25 lakh people registered at more than one place? This is a serious issue of duplicate voting. Strict action should be taken against such individuals. One person, one vote should be the sacred rule.
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Sarah B
The statistic about 46 lakh voters found to have died is sobering. It highlights the importance of regular updates. My suggestion: link the voter ID database with the national death registry to automate such removals.
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Vikram M
Good step by ECI. UP is a key state. Clean rolls mean fair elections. Young voters, especially those who have turned 18, must use this window till Feb 6 to get enrolled. Don't wait for the last moment!
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Kavya N
The 18.7% missing signatures is concerning. It shows either lack of awareness or difficulty in the process. Booth Level Officers need to do more door-to-door campaigns, especially in rural areas. Jai Hind!

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