Uttar Pradesh Voter List Update: 2.90 crore names deleted, but you still have a chance

This news may be shocking for lakhs of people in Uttar Pradesh. During the special intensive revision of the voter list, 2.90 crore names have been removed from the voter list in the entire state. The first shock may seem big, but the matter of relief is that there is full opportunity to get the removed names included again. UP Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa clarified that this is only a draft list and the final list will be released in March. Meanwhile, those whose names have been removed can get them included again in time.

Why were so many names removed?

On October 27, 2025, there were 15.44 crore voters in UP, which has now reduced to 12.55 crore. CEO Rinwa gave five big reasons:

1. Deceased – those who have died
2. Duplicate – Those whose names were registered at more than one assembly or booth
3. Shifted – People who no longer live at the address
4. Absent/Missing – About 80 lakh people who were not found by the BLO even after 45 days of investigation.
5. Non-returners – Those who took the form but did not submit it

The Election Commission claims that by removing these entries the list is being made error-free and transparent.

What do we do now? Check your name like this

If you live in UP, this is the easiest process:

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Click on 'Search Your Name'

• Select 'Search Your Name in Electoral Roll' option

Step 3: Enter information

Choose one of three methods:

• EPIC number
• Name, Father's Name, District and Assembly
• Mobile Number (with OTP)

Step 4: View Result

• Record Found: Your name is safe
• Record Not Found/Deleted: You have to fill Form-6

Step 5: Fill Form-6

• Apply online and upload passport size photo as proof of Aadhaar address

You can also find out why the name was cut

• Visit ceouttarpradesh.nic.in
• Click on ASDD Search
• Enter EPIC number
• The reason will appear on the screen – Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate

important dates

• 6 January – 6 February 2026: Opportunity to add, correct names and lodge objections
• 6 March 2026: Final voter list released
• Those who have completed 18 years of age by January 1, 2026 can also apply

Voter lists of Panchayat, Assembly and Lok Sabha are different. Name in one list does not guarantee name in the other. Therefore, check your name today itself, so that you can register your vote in the next voting.