The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral roll of Uttar Pradesh following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), revealing that the names of 2.89 crore voters were not included in the new list. Addressing the media at a press conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh’s State Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinva said the draft roll contains 12 crore 55 lakh 56 thousand 25 voters, compared to 15 crore 44 lakh 30 thousand 92 voters in the earlier list.
- Key Takeaways on Uttar Pradesh Draft Electoral Roll After SIR
- Draft Electoral Roll Released After Special Intensive Revision
- 2.89 Crore Voters Excluded From New Draft List
- Breakdown of Excluded Voters
- Claims and Objections Timeline Announced
- SIR Phase Two Across Nine States and Three UTs
- ASD Category and Urban-Rural Trends
- States and UTs Covered Under Phase Two SIR
- Significance of the Latest SIR Exercise
- Spiritual Perspective on Equality and Duty
- FAQs on Uttar Pradesh Draft Electoral Roll After SIR
Officials cited deaths, permanent migration and duplicate registrations as reasons for the exclusions. The claims and objections process has also been announced. Discover every official detail in this short article.
Key Takeaways on Uttar Pradesh Draft Electoral Roll After SIR
- Draft electoral roll retains 12.55 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh
- 2.89 crore names excluded, accounting for 18.70% of the earlier list
- 46.23 lakh voters found dead during the SIR exercise
- 2.17 crore voters not traceable by Booth Level Officers
- 25.47 lakh duplicate entries identified
- Claims and objections open January 6 to February 6, 2026
- Final electoral roll to be published on March 6, 2026
Draft Electoral Roll Released After Special Intensive Revision
The Election Commission of India released the draft voter list for Uttar Pradesh after completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The announcement was made during a press conference held in Lucknow on Tuesday afternoon.
State Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinva informed that the draft electoral roll now includes the names of 12 crore 55 lakh 56 thousand 25 voters. This follows a large-scale verification exercise conducted across the state.
Before the SIR, Uttar Pradesh had 15 crore 44 lakh 30 thousand 92 voters in its electoral roll. According to officials, 81.30 per cent of voters from the existing list filled their forms and registered for inclusion in the revised draft.
2.89 Crore Voters Excluded From New Draft List
Based on the SIR findings, the Election Commission stated that the names of 2.89 crore voters were not found in the new draft electoral roll. This figure represents 18.70 per cent of the existing voter list.
Navdeep Rinva said the exclusions were identified after field-level verification and scrutiny conducted during the revision process. The draft roll reflects voters whose details could not be validated or confirmed during the SIR.
Breakdown of Excluded Voters
The State Electoral Officer provided a detailed classification of the excluded voters:
- 46.23 lakh voters (2.99 per cent of the existing list) were found to be dead during the SIR
- 2.17 crore voters (14.04 per cent) were not found during verification by Booth Level Officers
- 25.47 lakh voters (1.65 per cent) were found to have multiple entries in the voter list
Officials said these categories formed the basis for exclusion from the draft electoral roll.
Claims and Objections Timeline Announced
The Election Commission has opened a window for voters to raise concerns regarding the draft electoral roll.
According to Navdeep Rinva:
- The period for receiving claims and objections has been set from January 6 to February 6, 2026
- During the notice phase, from January 6 to February 27, 2026, all claims and objections will be examined and resolved
The final publication of the electoral roll of Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for March 6, 2026. After this publication, citizens will be given one month to submit further claims and objections.
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SIR Phase Two Across Nine States and Three UTs
The developments in Uttar Pradesh are part of a larger SIR exercise being carried out across the country.
As per ECI data:
- Nine States and three Union Territories had 50.9 crore electors before Phase Two of the SIR
- Phase Two commenced on October 27, 2025
- After draft rolls were published, the total number of electors reduced to 44.4 crore
The ECI stated that the names of nearly 6.5 crore electors were removed from the draft electoral rolls during this phase.
ASD Category and Urban-Rural Trends
ECI officials said the removed names were placed under the ASD category, which includes Absent, Shifted, and Dead/Duplicate voters.
Officials also noted that, based on available trends, the collection of enumeration forms was much lower in urban areas compared to rural regions in the States and UTs covered under the SIR exercise.
States and UTs Covered Under Phase Two SIR
Phase Two of the SIR began on November 4, 2025, covering:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Lakshadweep
- Chhattisgarh
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Puducherry
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
In Assam, a separate special revision of electoral rolls is currently underway.
Significance of the Latest SIR Exercise
The Election Commission said the latest SIR in the states will serve as the cut-off reference, similar to how the 2003 voter list of Bihar was used earlier for intensive revision.
Most States last conducted a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls between 2002 and 2004.
Officials said the current revision exercise assumes significance amid a crackdown on illegal migrants in various States, including those from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Spiritual Perspective on Equality and Duty
From a spiritual viewpoint, exercises such as electoral verification underline the principle of equality and responsibility in public life. Spiritual teachings emphasise that all human beings are equal in the eyes of the Supreme Power, without distinction of caste, religion, or status. Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains that ethical conduct, truthfulness, and accountability are essential not only in governance but also in personal life.
According to His True Spiritual Knowledge, an individual’s circumstances are shaped by actions and moral discipline, and sincere conduct brings balance to society. Such perspectives encourage citizens to act responsibly, respect lawful processes, and uphold integrity in every sphere of life, contributing to harmony and order.
FAQs on Uttar Pradesh Draft Electoral Roll After SIR
Q1. How many voters are included in Uttar Pradesh’s draft electoral roll?
The draft electoral roll includes 12 crore 55 lakh 56 thousand 25 voters.
Q2. How many voters were excluded after the SIR?
A total of 2.89 crore voters were excluded from the draft list.
Q3. What were the main reasons for exclusion?
Deaths, permanent migration, and duplicate registrations were cited.
Q4. When can voters file claims and objections?
From January 6 to February 6, 2026.
Q5. When will the final electoral roll be published?
The final electoral roll will be published on March 6, 2026.
