UP Voter List Update: Last Chance for Voters Removed During SIR, Know How to Re-Add Your Name and Important Deadlines
Thousands of voters in Uttar Pradesh have been left worried after their names were removed from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. According to official estimates, nearly 2.75 crore voters across the state were either deleted from the electoral roll or could not be included in the draft voter list due to incomplete digital mapping.
Now, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has provided much-needed relief. Voters whose names were excluded during the SIR process will be given one final opportunity to get their names restored in the voter list.
हिंदी में पढ़े : UP Voter List Update: SIR से बाहर हुए मतदाताओं को मिला आखिरी मौका, जानिए नाम जोड़ने की प्रक्रिया और अंतिम तारीख
Draft Voter List to Be Published on December 31
As per the Election Commission’s guidelines, the new draft voter list for Uttar Pradesh will be published on December 31, 2025.
The draft list will be available on the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Uttar Pradesh.
Voters are strongly advised to check their names in the draft list as soon as it is released. If a name is missing, there is no need to panic, as the claim and objection window will remain open for a fixed period.
Why Were So Many Names Removed During SIR?
This year’s SIR exercise was carried out using the 2003 base voter list along with digital address mapping. During this process, a large number of voters were excluded due to multiple reasons:
Digital Mapping Issues
In many cases, voters’ addresses could not be digitally verified or mapped correctly, leading to their exclusion from the draft list.
ASD Category Identification
Several voters were marked under the ASD category, which includes:
- Absentee voters
- Shifted voters
- Dead voters
Names flagged under this category were temporarily removed for verification.
District-Level Impact
- Varanasi:
- Over 1.71 lakh voters could not be digitally mapped
- Around 5.72 lakh names were marked for deletion
- Lucknow:
- Nearly 12 lakh voters were affected
Timeline for Claims and Objections
If your name does not appear in the draft voter list, keep the following dates in mind:
- December 31, 2025 – Publication of draft voter list
- January 1 to January 30, 2026 – Period to submit claims and objections
- February 20, 2026 – Final disposal of all claims and objections
Applications submitted within this period will be verified, and eligible voters’ names will be added to the final voter list.
How to Re-Add Your Name After SIR Removal
Voters whose names were removed or who receive notices will need to verify their identity and address.
Accepted Identity Documents
The Election Commission has approved 13 valid identity documents, including:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Passport
- Bank or Post Office Passbook
- Utility bills (as per prescribed norms)
Online and Offline Application Process
Online Method
- Use the Voter Helpline App or
- Visit the official Election Commission website
- Fill out Form-6 and upload the required documents
Offline Method
- Contact your local Booth Level Officer (BLO)
- Submit the filled form along with verified copies of documents
Administrative Preparations Across Districts
District administrations have intensified preparations to ensure a smooth process. In districts like Varanasi, special arrangements have been made:
- Electoral Registration Officers (ERO)
- Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AERO)
- Deployment of 156 additional assistant officers
In Varanasi:
- Total voters: 31.53 lakh
- Digital mapping completed for 81.82% voters
Officials have confirmed that detailed mapping status information will be available on the website after December 31.
Important Advice for Voters
- CHECK draft voter list check
- If your name is missing, apply within the deadline
- Submit only valid and correct documents
- No applications will be accepted after the deadline
Conclusion
For voters excluded during the SIR exercise, this is the final opportunity to restore their names in the voter list. Timely application with proper documents will ensure that you can exercise your voting rights in upcoming elections.
Check your name. Act on time. Protect your right to vote.
