Uttar Pradesh has deleted 2.89 crore names from its draft voter roll following the Special Summary Revision (SSR), representing nearly a fifth of the state’s current electoral list. The move aims to remove duplicate, ineligible, and outdated entries to ensure a cleaner and more accurate electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections.

Reasons for Mass Deletion

The Election Commission undertook the SSR to update the voter database. Names were removed due to reasons such as:

• Deaths not previously reflected in the roll
• Duplicate entries or multiple registrations
• Voters shifting residence outside the constituency
• Incorrect or incomplete data

Officials emphasized that the revision is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process in India’s most populous state.

Impact on the Electoral Roll

With nearly 2.9 crore deletions, this constitutes around 20% of UP’s total voter base. Political analysts note that such revisions could impact electoral strategies and voter outreach, especially in constituencies with large numbers of removed entries.

Next Steps for Voters

The Election Commission has advised citizens to verify their names in the updated draft roll and submit corrections or objections, if any, within the specified period. Voter verification can be done online or at local election offices to ensure eligibility during the next elections.