‘40 Lakh Names Added, 1.41 Crore Deleted’: UP SEC Releases Final Voter List For Upcoming Panchayat Polls

Published 10 June 2026 · india

‘40 Lakh Names Added, 1.41 Crore Deleted’: UP SEC Releases Final Voter List For Upcoming Panchayat Polls Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: June 10

‘40 Lakh Names Added, 1.41 Crore Deleted’: UP SEC Releases Final Voter List For Upcoming Panchayat Polls Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 19:27 IST Clean, clear and updated: The revision is being viewed as one of the most extensive clean-up exercises undertaken ahead of local body elections in the state. Rapid Read The revision is being viewed as one of the most extensive clean-up exercises undertaken ahead of local body elections in the state. (File) Uttar Pradesh’s State Election Commission has published the final voter list for the upcoming Panchayat elections after a large-scale revision exercise that resulted in the addition of nearly 40 lakh new voters and the deletion of around 1.41 crore names. The revision is being viewed as one of the most extensive clean-up exercises undertaken ahead of local body elections in the state. Every voter has also been assigned a unique nine-digit identification number for the first time, aimed at improving transparency and reducing duplication in electoral records. According to officials, the names removed from the rolls largely belonged to deceased voters, people who had migrated from their villages, and duplicate entries identified during the verification process.

The exercise was carried out across Uttar Pradesh’s rural areas in preparation for the Panchayat elections, which are expected to be held later this year. The State Election Commission (SEC) said the revised voter list has significantly improved the accuracy of electoral records and will help ensure fair and transparent elections. Officials noted that the introduction of a unique nine-digit voter identification number for each elector will make it easier to track voter records and prevent multiple registrations. The publication of the final electoral roll comes shortly after the tenure of gram pradhans across Uttar Pradesh ended on May 26, intensifying preparations for the next round of Panchayat polls. Election authorities have described the updated rolls as a critical step in ensuring smooth conduct of the elections. State Election Commission officials said extensive door-to-door verification was carried out through local election staff and Booth Level Officers. The process involved identifying eligible new voters who had attained the age of 18, correcting errors in existing records, and removing ineligible names from the rolls. “The objective was to prepare a clean and updated voter list so that every eligible citizen can exercise his or her democratic right," an official associated with the revision exercise said.