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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Over 5.5 Lakh Applications Received as Special Camps Drive UP Voter Enrolment Ahead of Polls",
  "summary": "The Election Commission gathered 5,59,178 Form-6 applications during its two-day special voter registration drive across Uttar Pradesh.",
  "content": "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.\n\nSurge in Applications Across Two Camp Dates\nThe 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.\n\nPriority Given to First-Time Electors\nWith 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.\n\nDistricts Leading the Enrolment Drive\nAccording 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.\n\nThe Trajectory of Numbers Post-SIR\nThe 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.\n\nStep-by-Step Guide to Check Your Name on the Roll\nElectors can check their registration status online through official Election Commission portals\n\n• Visit the official portal at voters.eci.gov.in or navigate to electoralsearch.in.\n• Navigate to the Electoral Roll section and select Uttar Pradesh as your state.\n• In the Roll Type menu, pick Final Roll 2026 or SIR Final Roll 2026.\n• Select your district, such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Mau, or Agra.\n• Choose the respective assembly constituency along with your polling booth number.\n• Enter required personal details including name, father's or husband's name, and age to begin the search.\n• A downloadable PDF of the booth list will appear, allowing voters to confirm their entry.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis drive offers eligible citizens and youth turning 18 in Uttar Pradesh a crucial opportunity to ensure their voting rights ahead of assembly elections.\n\n• In Uttar Pradesh: Residents whose names were removed during the SIR exercise can verify their records and submit Form-6 to regain voter status. Citizens should immediately review the online roll to confirm their registration well before the 2027 polls.\n• For first-time voters: Young adults reaching voting age receive direct access to formal electoral participation. A successful Form-6 verification adds their name directly to their local booth register.\n• On verification checks: Over 5.59 lakh applications are moving through ground-level checks by booth-level officers. Applicants should keep their identity and address documentation ready for verification visits.\n• Digital accessibility: Citizens across every district can download the updated PDF roll directly from the official portal. This enables voters to verify their personal and familial records without visiting administrative offices.\n\nWhy this happened\nThe special enrolment drive was triggered by massive roll deletions under the SIR process and the need to prepare accurate registers ahead of the 2027 elections.\n\n• Roll reductions under SIR: The Special Intensive Revision previously caused the deletion of roughly 2.05 crore names from Uttar Pradesh rolls. This extensive drop created an immediate administrative requirement to register legitimate voters who were omitted.\n• Preparation for 2027 assembly polls: With state elections due in 2027, the Election Commission sought to begin cleansing and updating rolls well in advance. Ensuring an accurate electorate prevents last-minute administrative bottlenecks.\n• Focus on new eligible electors: Booth camps were structured to attract first-time voters turning 18 and marginalized residents lacking access to regular registration. Mobilization across two weekend dates led directly to over 5.59 lakh fresh applications.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many Form-6 applications were received during the UP special camps?\nA total of 5,59,178 Form-6 applications were submitted during the two-day drive.\n\n2. On which dates were the special voter camps held?\nThe Election Commission conducted the statewide camps on 17 October and 24 October.\n\n3. Which districts recorded the highest turnout for voter enrolment?\nHathras, Barabanki, Ghazipur, Sambhal, Kaushambi, Mathura, and Amethi recorded the highest submissions.\n\n4. How many voters were deleted after the SIR process in UP?\nThe final list issued on 10 April 2026 saw the removal of 2 crore 5 lakh voter names.\n\n5. Where can citizens check their name on the updated voter list?\nCitizens can check their status online at voters.eci.gov.in or electoralsearch.in by selecting their district and constituency.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-men-matadata-suchi-durusta-karane-ki-kavayada-do-dina-ke-vishesha-shiviron-men-ae-sarhe-pancha-lakha-se-jyada-avedan-51625",
  "category": "Uttar Pradesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-10-25",
  "tags": [
    "Uttar Pradesh",
    "Election Commission",
    "Voter List",
    "Voter ID",
    "Form 6",
    "Assembly Elections 2027"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}