Uttar Pradesh Draft Voter List Released: Nearly 2.89 Crore Names May Be Removed
The Uttar Pradesh Election Commission has released the draft voter list, indicating that approximately 2.89 crore names may be removed. This significant revision aims to enhance the accuracy of the voter registry. Citizens can check their names online through the official Election Commission website or via the Voters Helpline app. The process for submitting claims and objections is open until February 6, 2026, with the final list set to be published on March 6, 2026. Stay informed about how these changes may affect your voting status.
| Jan 6, 2026, 10:55 IST
Uttar Pradesh Draft Voter List Unveiled Today
Lucknow, January 6, 2026: The Election Commission is set to release the draft voter list today following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Electoral Officer, Navdeep Rinhwa, will hold a press conference this afternoon to share official figures. It is estimated that approximately 2.89 crore names could be removed from the previous list, which included 15.44 crore voters, leaving around 12.55 crore voters in the draft list.
Reasons for Name Removals
- Main Reasons: Deaths (around 4.6 million), permanent transfers (12.6 million), duplicate entries (2.3-2.4 million), long-term absentees or untraceable individuals (8.3-8.4 million), and other factors.
- This process aims to clean and ensure the accuracy of the voter list, with the highest number of removals occurring in urban areas such as Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, and Kanpur.
- Mapping for nearly 1 crore voters is still incomplete, and notices will be sent to them requesting documentation.
What to Do If Your Name Is Removed
- If your name is not on the draft list, do not panic. Claims and objections can be submitted from January 6 to February 6, 2026.
- Fill out Form 6 to add your name or apply for restoration.
- Untraceable voters must present their names from the 2003 SIR list or provide specified documents (such as Aadhaar, passport, etc.).
- The final list will be published on March 6, 2026, after resolving objections.
How to Check Your Name Online
- Visit the official Election Commission website voters.eci.gov.in.
- Select the ‘Special Intensive Revision (SIR) – 2026’ section.
- Choose Uttar Pradesh and enter your name, EPIC number, assembly constituency, or other details.
- Click search – if your name appears, details will be displayed, and you can also download the PDF.
- Alternatively, use the CEO Uttar Pradesh site ceouttarpradesh.nic.in or the Voters Helpline app.
- Offline: Check the list at your booth level officer (BLO) or polling station.