Preparations for the upcoming 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh have gained momentum with the Election Commission stepping up its exercise to update and verify the electoral rolls. A dedicated statewide drive organized across polling centers saw significant public participation, recording over 5.5 lakh applications from prospective voters. Across the two designated dates, local booths accepted a total of 5,59,178 Form-6 submissions from eligible citizens. Election authorities have confirmed that each application will undergo rigorous scrutiny and verification before approved names are formally entered into the revised voter register.
Surge in Applications Across Two Camp Dates
The Election Commission scheduled its weekend special registration drive across Uttar Pradesh on 17 October and 24 October. On the first day, 17 October, election desks recorded 1,37,225 people stepping forward to enrol as voters. Turnout expanded sharply on the second day, 24 October, which saw 4,21,953 Form-6 submissions across the state. In total, 5,59,178 application forms were collected over the course of the drive. Every submitted document will now be reviewed through ground-level booth verifications to confirm eligibility and prevent duplications.
Priority Given to First-Time Electors
With assembly elections scheduled for 2027, the electoral machinery is focused on repairing and expanding the roll. Following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) launched in October last year, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a drop of more than two crore electors from its records. In response, this special drive was specifically structured to onboard newly eligible youths turning 18, alongside adults who had been omitted from the roll or had never managed to get registered earlier.
Districts Leading the Enrolment Drive
According to data released by the commission, several districts registered exceptionally high turnout at booth desks during the two-day exercise. The districts recording the maximum number of new voter applications included Hathras, Barabanki, Ghazipur, Sambhal, Kaushambi, Mathura, and Amethi. Intensive booth-level mobilization by local election staff helped generate wide participation in these pockets.
The Trajectory of Numbers Post-SIR
The background to this outreach links back to 10 April 2026, when Uttar Pradesh's final post-SIR electoral roll was published. That exercise resulted in the deletion of 2 crore 5 lakh names across the state. Before the intensive revision commenced, Uttar Pradesh recorded an electorate of 15 crore 44 lakh, which came down to roughly 13 crore 40 lakh in the final publication. As detailed earlier by the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, the draft list released in January had initially pruned 2.89 crore voters due to mapping deficits and unanswered statutory notices. Subsequent verification and claims resolution between the January draft and the April publication saw an addition of approximately 84 lakh voters back into the final list.
Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Name on the Roll
Electors can check their registration status online through official Election Commission portals
- Visit the official portal at voters.eci.gov.in or navigate to electoralsearch.in.
- Navigate to the Electoral Roll section and select Uttar Pradesh as your state.
- In the Roll Type menu, pick Final Roll 2026 or SIR Final Roll 2026.
- Select your district, such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Mau, or Agra.
- Choose the respective assembly constituency along with your polling booth number.
- Enter required personal details including name, father's or husband's name, and age to begin the search.
- A downloadable PDF of the booth list will appear, allowing voters to confirm their entry.
