Uttar Pradesh Voter Registration to Surpass 13 Crore Mark Amid Revision Process
The total number of registered voters in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, is poised to exceed the 13-crore threshold. This milestone comes despite a significant decline of 2.4 crore voters compared to the figure recorded on October 27, 2025, when the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls was announced. The revision exercise has been a comprehensive effort to update and verify the electoral database.
Extensive Verification Process Underway
During the SIR, a total of 3.26 crore voters were issued notices for verification to ensure accuracy and integrity in the voter lists. The process began with the first set of notices issued on January 14, followed by hearings that commenced on January 21. As of March 6, all notices had been generated, with 93.8%—approximately 3.06 crore—successfully served to voters across the state.
Hearings have been completed for 2.8 crore voters, accounting for 85.8% of the total cases. The remaining hearings are scheduled to conclude by March 27, as confirmed by the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Navdeep Rinwa. The Election Commission expects the revision exercise to be completed on time, paving the way for the publication of the final electoral roll on April 10.
Details on Voter Deletions and Pending Applications
Providing detailed insights into the deletions, CEO Navdeep Rinwa reported that 44,952 names had been removed from the rolls as of March 6. The breakdown of these deletions includes:
- 27,118 deletions due to voter migration, where individuals enrolled in new constituencies and had their names removed from previous ones.
- 10,014 deletions initiated by voters themselves through Form 7, which is used for self-removal from the electoral roll.
- 7,820 deletions resulting from objections filed by others, with specific reasons including:
- 5,153 names removed due to the voter's death.
- 1,728 deletions because of shifting of residence.
- 932 removals due to duplicate enrollment.
Additionally, Rinwa noted that 2,73,188 Form 7 applications remain pending at various stages of verification and action, indicating ongoing efforts to process voter requests.
High Engagement with Form 8 for Corrections
Form 8, utilized for corrections, shifting of address within a constituency, replacement of voter ID cards, or marking persons with disabilities, has seen substantial engagement. Between January 6 and March 6, 16.33 lakh Form 8 applications were filed. When counted from October 27, 2025, the total number of Form 8 applications rose to 22.55 lakh, highlighting active participation from voters in updating their details.
This revision process underscores the Election Commission's commitment to maintaining an accurate and up-to-date voter registry in Uttar Pradesh, ensuring a robust foundation for future electoral activities.
