UP SIR Draft List Deletes 2.89 Crore Names; Claims Window Open
UP SIR Draft List Deletes 2.89 Crore Names; Claims Window Open
UP's draft voter list after SIR deletes 2.89 crore names and retains 12.55 crore; claims window runs Jan 6-Feb 6, 2026 ahead of March 6 final release.
The Election Commission of India released the draft Uttar Pradesh electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Of the total 15.44 crore voters, 2.89 crore names were not included in the draft, while 12.55 crore remained on the rolls.
The window for claims and objections opened on January 6, 2026 and will stay open until February 6, 2026. The exercise was originally slated to end on December 11, 2025, but an additional 15 days were granted after officials noted a sizeable number of names were being excluded from the draft.
Officials say the final voter list will be released on March 6, 2026, with online verification encouraged for voters. The Special Intensive Revision aims to purge dead voters, those who migrated permanently, or entries that are duplicates, ensuring a clean and accurate roll. The draft covers the state, including the capital region overseen from Lucknow, where residents are urged to verify their details online.
This revision marks a significant step in maintaining up-to-date electoral rolls, and voters across Uttar Pradesh should review the draft lists carefully during the objection period to ensure their names are correctly reflected.
