ECI UP SIR draft voter list 2026 released: 2.89 crore names deleted; How to check, correct details and key dates at eci.gov.in

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the UP SIR draft voter list 2026 on January 6, marking the conclusion of one of the largest Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercises ever conducted in Uttar Pradesh. As per official ECI data, 2.89 crore names have been removed, while 12.55 crore voters have been retained from a total electorate of 15.44 crore.

The draft roll is now available on official ECI portals, and voters have been urged to verify their details immediately, as the claims and objections window is now open.

ECI UP SIR Draft Roll: How many voters were deleted and retained?

According to Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa, the Election Commission of India retained 81.30 per cent of voters in the draft electoral roll following the SIR exercise.

• Total voters before SIR: 15.44 crore
• Names retained: 12.55 crore
• Names deleted: 2.89 crore

Rinwa explained that deletions were made after verification of nearly 12.5 crore enumeration forms, citing the following reasons:

• 46.23 lakh deceased voters
• 2.17 crore voters who have shifted, are missing or were absent
• 25.47 lakh duplicate entries

Why ECI delayed the UP SIR draft voter list release

The ECI had originally planned to publish the draft roll on December 31. However, the Election Commission of India postponed the release to January 6, 2026, to allow:

• Creation of over 15,000 new polling booths
• Complete digitisation of every enumeration form

Officials said the delay ensured greater accuracy and transparency in the revised electoral rolls.

ECI UP SIR Draft Voter List 2026: How to check your name online

Voters can check their details through official ECI platforms using the following steps:

Online method

• Visit voters.eci.gov.in and go to the download electoral roll section.
• Select state and year of revision.
• Download the pdf electoral roll relevant to your assembly constituency.
• Do a manual search in the pdf.

Alternatively, voters can visit ceouttarpradesh.nic.in to download the district-wise and constituency-wise PDF draft roll.

Offline method

• Visit your local polling station, where physical copies of the ECI draft roll are available
• Contact your Booth Level Officer (BLO) to check the ASD (Absent, Shifted, Dead) list

ECI UP SIR Draft Roll: What to do if your name is missing

The Election Commission of India has opened the claims and objections window from January 6 to February 6, 2026. Voters can submit:

• Form 6: If your name is missing or you are a new voter (18+ as of January 1, 2026)
• Form 7: To object to incorrect or ineligible entries
• Form 8: To correct errors in name, address, photo or other details

Unmapped voters alert

ECI officials confirmed that around 1.25 crore “unmapped” voters will receive notices. These voters must submit self-attested ID proof (Aadhaar, passport or birth certificate) during verification to avoid deletion.

ECI UP SIR Draft Electoral Roll 2026: Important dates
Here is the official timeline released by the Election Commission of India:

• Draft electoral roll published: January 6, 2026
• Claims and objections period: January 6 to February 6, 2026
• Verification and disposal phase: January 6 to February 27, 2026
• Final UP voter list publication: March 6, 2026

Final UP voter list to be published by ECI on March 6

The ECI has confirmed that the final electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh will be released on March 6, 2026, after disposal of all claims and objections. Voters are strongly advised by the Election Commission of India to verify their details without delay to ensure they are eligible to vote in upcoming elections.

For the latest updates, voters should rely only on official ECI websites and authorised state election portals.