Kanpur Witnesses Over 2.2 Lakh Voter Applications in Special Electoral Revision Campaign
Kanpur has demonstrated remarkable civic engagement with a total of 2,20,651 Form-6 applications received between October 27, 2025, and February 5, 2026. This substantial figure highlights the active participation of residents in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral list, as announced by District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh during a crucial meeting held at the Collectorate auditorium on Friday.
Detailed Breakdown of Application Numbers by Assembly Constituency
During the meeting, which was convened to update political party representatives on the SIR status, DM Singh provided a comprehensive constituency-wise analysis of the new applications received. The data reveals significant enrollment activity across Kanpur's assembly segments:
- Maharajpur led with 17,541 applications
- Kanpur Cantt followed with 13,745 applications
- Kidwai Nagar recorded 12,415 applications
- Kalyanpur received 13,019 applications
- Bilhaur accounted for 9,862 applications
- Bithoor saw 7,932 applications
- Govind Nagar registered 9,218 applications
- Sisamau reported 7,119 applications
- Ghatampur completed the list with 8,196 applications
Special Campaign Drives Youth Enrollment Through Digital Platforms
Following the publication of the draft voter list, authorities conducted a special enrollment campaign from January 7 to February 6, 2026, specifically targeting eligible youth. This focused initiative resulted in 1,05,721 Form-6 applications during this concentrated period alone. District Magistrate Singh emphasized that youth who will attain 18 years of age by October 1, 2026, can apply for voter enrollment through multiple channels:
- The official Voter Helpline App for digital submissions
- Designated Voter Registration Centre (VRC) facilities for in-person applications
The DM clarified that enrolling eligible voters is a continuous, ongoing process beyond specific campaign periods, ensuring democratic participation remains accessible throughout the electoral cycle.
Comprehensive Information Sharing and Procedural Clarifications
The meeting served as an important platform for information dissemination regarding various electoral forms. Political party representatives received detailed briefings about:
- Form-7 for objections to voter list entries
- Form-8 for corrections to existing voter details
DM Singh confirmed that complete details for Form-6, Form-7, and Form-8 remain readily available on the District Election Officer's official portal for easy public access. Important procedural requirements were also clarified:
- The objector's signature is mandatory on Form-7 submissions
- Objectors must be residents of the same assembly constituency as the entry they are challenging
- All objectors must enter their EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) number on the form for verification purposes
Structured Feedback Mechanism and Hearing Process Discussion
The meeting also facilitated substantive discussions about the hearing process related to the Special Intensive Revision. Authorities actively solicited and received valuable feedback from political party representatives regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the SIR procedures. This collaborative approach ensures transparency and addresses practical concerns in the electoral revision process, strengthening the democratic framework at the grassroots level.
