UP SIR Electoral Draft Roll: The Election Commission of India released the draft voter list for Uttar Pradesh today. The list was earlier expected to be published on December 31. Following the SIR process, Uttar Pradesh now has 125.5 million registered voters, with 28.9 million names removed during the revision exercise.
After the draft voter list has been published, voters whose names are missing can file objections, apply for inclusion, and get their names added to the final voter list within the stipulated period.
Why was UP SIR draft roll release delayed?
The delay came after Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Electoral Officer asked for extra time so officials at the district level could double-check voters marked as dead, shifted to another place, or not traceable. The Special Intensive Revision exercise has already been completed in states such as Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Chhattisgarh, along with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
How to check your name in UP SIR draft rolls?
- Visit the Election Commission’s Voters’ Service Portal at https://voters.eci.gov.in/
- On the homepage, look for the section called Special Intensive Revision (SIR) – 2026.
- Click on the option ‘Search your name in Last SIR’. You can search for your name in two ways:
- By entering your electoral details, or
- By checking the last SIR e-roll.
To search using electoral details:
- Select your state, district, assembly constituency and polling station.
- Enter details such as section number, part serial number, your full name as listed in the SIR, age, relative’s name and relationship.
- Fill in the captcha code and click Search.
To search in the last SIR e-roll:
- Choose your state and click View.
- Select your district and assembly constituency, then click Show to see the list.
You can also visit your polling station and check the draft voter list with the booth-level officer (BLO). Every BLO is required to keep a copy of the voter list for their booth.
Uttar Pradesh SIR Draft Roll Live Updates:
UP SIR draft roll live: 12.55 crore of 15.44 crore voters retained
12.55 crore voters retained out of 15.44 crore listed earlier, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa said on Tuesday.
UP SIR draft roll live: Deaths, migration and duplicate entries behind voter list reduction
The Election Commission said the large-scale reduction in the voter list is mainly due to three factors. Around 46.23 lakh voters were found to be deceased during the revision exercise. Another major reason is migration, with nearly 2.17 crore voters, or about 14.06 per cent of the total electorate, having shifted their place of residence. In addition, 25.47 lakh voters were identified as having their names registered at more than one location, leading to their deletion.
UP SIR draft roll live: Final SIR voter list to be released on March 6, voters asked to verify details online
Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said the final voter list prepared under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will be published on March 6, 2026. He urged voters to verify their details online using their EPIC number once the list is released.
“On March 6, 2026, we will release the final voter list under SIR. Voters should check their details by entering their EPIC number on the website. I urge voters to do so. If their name is missing from the list, they should fill out Form 6.”
UP SIR draft roll live: Large number of names removed after verification exercise across districts
Around 4.6 million voters were identified as deceased during the voter list revision process.
UP SIR draft roll live: SIR draft voter list released
The Election Commission has released the draft voter list for Uttar Pradesh after completing the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which has led to the deletion of a massive 2.89 crore names.
The SIR exercise began on October 27, 2025, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) carrying out door-to-door verification across the state. Although the initial deadline was December 11, it was extended to December 26 in view of the large number of discrepancies and deletions being flagged during the process. In total, over two crore names were removed during this period.
Following the revision, Uttar Pradesh now has around 12.55 crore voters on its electoral rolls, compared to the much higher figure before the SIR exercise. The release of the draft list allows voters to check their details and apply for corrections or re-inclusion if their names have been wrongly deleted.
UP SIR draft roll live: How to reapply for inclusion in the UP voter list after deletion
If your name has been deleted from the newly released Uttar Pradesh draft voter list, there is no need to worry. The Election Commission has opened a window for voters to get their names restored, and applications can be submitted until February 27.
Voters whose names are missing can apply for inclusion by downloading and filling Form 6 along with Annexure-IV from the Election Commission’s official website. Once completed, the forms should be submitted to the local Booth Level Officer (BLO) for verification. Alternatively, voters can complete the process online through the Election Commission’s website or by using the E-NET app, making it easier to apply without visiting an office.
UP SIR draft roll live: Congress has set up district-level committees
The Uttar Pradesh Congress has constituted district-level committees made up of senior party leaders to examine the draft electoral roll. The party said these panels will verify deleted voter names on the ground to ensure that eligible voters are not removed and that no bogus entries are included in the final rolls.
Explaining the decision, the Congress said the committees have been set up on the directions of Uttar Pradesh in-charge Avinash Pande and with the approval of state party president Ajay Rai. The panels will specifically monitor deletions carried out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and conduct physical verification to check their authenticity.
UP SIR draft roll live: UP CEO to hold presser at 3 pm
"In accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India, an important press conference has been organised by the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, Mr Navdeep Rinwa, to provide details on various aspects related to the publication of the draft electoral roll (January 6, 2026) under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)–2026 in the state," read a post from Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh, on X (formerly Twiter).
UP SIR draft roll live: 3 crore names likely to be deleted
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will release the Uttar Pradesh electoral roll draft today. According to a report by The Indian Express, around three crore names are likely to be deleted.
UP SIR draft roll live: How to check your name in UP draft list
Voters can check their names in the draft list via the Election Commission’s Voters’ Service Portal at https://voters.eci.gov.in/. On the homepage, select the section titled Special Intensive Revision (SIR)–2026, then click on “Search your name in Last SIR.” Users can search either by electoral details or by using the last SIR E-roll for convenience.
UP SIR draft roll live: SIR completed in several states
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has already been completed in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Uttar Pradesh’s SIR update is now set to finalize the voter list, allowing authorities to ensure the inclusion of eligible voters while removing duplicates, deceased, or shifted names, maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
UP SIR draft roll live: Searching draft list via last SIR E-roll
Alternatively, voters can check their name using the last SIR E-roll. Select your state and click View, then choose the district and Assembly Constituency (AC), and click Show to see the list. This method provides a straightforward way for voters familiar with their previous records to quickly confirm their inclusion in the draft electoral rolls.
UP SIR draft roll live: How to verify names vis ECINET App
Another option for checking draft electoral rolls is the ECINET mobile app. The app provides voters an easy and accessible way to confirm their inclusion in the updated list from their smartphones, offering an alternative to online portals and physical polling station visits for voter convenience.
UP SIR draft roll live: Filing objections to the draft list
Objections can also be submitted for incorrect inclusions of names in the draft electoral rolls using Form 7. Submissions can be made online via voters.eci.gov.in or the ECINET app, or offline at the BLO office. Valid objections may lead to removal or correction, helping maintain an accurate and fair electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections.
UP SIR draft roll live: Steps to take if your name is missing
If a voter’s name is missing from the draft list, objections can be filed with the Election Commission. Untraceable or deleted voters must show proof of inclusion in the 2003 SIR list or other ECI-approved documents to get added. This ensures that no eligible voter is excluded from participating in the election.
UP SIR draft roll live: What is the window for making claims and objections in UP SIR draft roll?
Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Electoral Officer, Navdeep Rinva, said the window for submitting claims and objections will remain open from January 6 to February 6, 2026. He added that these submissions will be examined and decided during the notice period, which runs from January 6 to February 27, 2026.
UP SIR draft roll live: Why is SIR being conducted now?
The Election Commission says the regular annual updates are no longer enough to correct long-standing problems in voter data. It points out that India has not carried out a full door-to-door voter verification across the country since 2002–2004. Over the years, this has led to several issues in electoral rolls, including:
- Names of people who have died or moved away but were never removed
- The same person being registered in more than one place
- Voter numbers growing faster than population estimates
With important state elections scheduled for 2026, the Commission says it wants voter lists that are accurate, clear, and strong enough to stand up to legal scrutiny, without any inflated figures.
UP SIR draft roll live: What exactly is SIR?
SIR, or Special Intensive Revision, is a detailed check of voter lists carried out by the Election Commission when the usual yearly update is not considered enough. The process includes door-to-door visits, pre-filled forms, online applications, and a fresh review of existing voter records.
The Election Commission has the authority to do this under the Constitution. Article 324 gives it full powers to oversee and update voter rolls. The Representation of the People Act, 1950, also allows the Commission to order an intensive revision if it believes there are errors in the current lists.
UP SIR draft roll live: The questions around SIR
As the Election Commission of India carries out its Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, in several states, the term has been widely discussed across the country. Along with the attention has come a lot of confusion and questions from voters. The process first started in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections and has since been extended to 13 states and Union Territories. For many people, one basic question stands out: what exactly is SIR, and why are voters being asked to submit a new form now?
UP SIR draft roll live: What time is Uttar Pradesh releasing electoral draft rolls?
After postponing the release of the electoral draft rolls three times in Uttar Pradesh, the EC will finally publish them today. Although the timing of the release is not confirmed, they are expected to release the draft roll by noon today.