The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially pushed back the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh for the third time. Initially set for today, December 31, the publication of the “Draft Voter List” has been extended by a week.
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This delay comes amid reports of extreme pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and the massive task of verifying nearly 15.44 crore voters in the state.
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New Revised Schedule for UP SIR 2026
| Activity | Old Date | New Revised Date |
| Publication of Draft Voter List | Dec 31, 2025 | January 06, 2026 |
| Filing Claims & Objections | Starts Jan 1 | Jan 06 – Feb 06, 2026 |
| Disposal of Claims/Verification | Ends Feb 21 | Ends February 27, 2026 |
| Publication of Final Voter List | Feb 28, 2026 | March 06, 2026 |
The Great “Cleanup”: 2.89 Crore Deletions
The preliminary enumeration phase has led to a historic “cleansing” of the state’s voter database. Out of the 15.44 crore pre-SIR voters, about 18.7% have been flagged for removal.
Why are names being deleted?
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Permanently Shifted: ~1.30 crore (Highest in urban hubs like Lucknow and Ghaziabad).
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Absent/Untraceable: ~79.52 lakh.
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Deceased: ~46.24 lakh.
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Duplicates: ~25.47 lakh (Voters registered in two different locations).
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Urban vs. Rural: Where are the Deletions?
Interestingly, urban districts are seeing the highest percentage of removals compared to rural areas.
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Lucknow: 30% of the list (12 lakh names) marked for deletion.
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Ghaziabad: 28.8% (8.18 lakh names).
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Kanpur Nagar: 25.5% (9 lakh names).
What if your name is deleted?
If you find your name missing from the draft list published on January 6, don’t panic.
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The Objection Window: You have exactly one month (until Feb 6) to contest the deletion.
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Form 6: Use this form to re-apply for inclusion if you are a valid resident.
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The “Unmapped” Category: Over 1 crore voters are currently in the “unmapped” category. They must provide a birth certificate, passport, or school certificate to retain their names in the final list…
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