Uttar Pradesh Prepares for Special Summary Revision of Voter List Ahead of 2027 Elections

Ghaziabad, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, Navdeep Rinwa, chaired a meeting in Ghaziabad to review preparations for the “Special Summary Revision 2027” of the assembly voter list. The discussions focused on the upcoming publication of the draft voter list and strategies to include as many eligible citizens as possible.

Present at the meeting were the roll observer/divisional commissioner, district electoral officer, sub-district electoral officer, and electoral registration officers from all assembly constituencies.

Rinwa announced that the draft voter list will be published on November 17. Citizens will have the opportunity to verify their entries, along with those of their family members. They can check the accuracy of details such as names, ages, genders, photos, and other relevant information.

Following the publication of the draft list, claims and objections will be accepted from November 17 to December 16, 2026. During this period, eligible citizens can submit Form-6 to include their names, Form-7 to contest any name inclusion, and Form-8 for corrections in names, addresses, or other details. All claims and objections will be resolved by December 28, with the final voter list to be published on January 4, 2027.

The draft voter lists will be accessible on the websites of the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh and district electoral officers, as well as at all relevant polling stations and electoral registration offices. Copies will also be provided to recognized political parties.

Special campaign days will be held on November 21-22 and November 28-29, 2026. On these days, booth-level officers (BLOs) will be available at polling stations to collect claims and objections from citizens.

Focusing on voter registration in Ghaziabad, Rinwa noted that the district currently has over 2.3 million registered voters, while an estimated one million eligible citizens remain unregistered. He emphasized the need for extensive efforts to achieve the target of including all eligible voters.

To reach this goal, a collaborative approach involving various government departments, social organizations, resident welfare associations, educational institutions, and other entities will be employed to identify eligible citizens and encourage them to register.

Rinwa expressed satisfaction with the preparations, training, and coordination among Ghaziabad officials, expressing confidence that under the district electoral officer’s leadership, all relevant officials would effectively meet this challenging target within the set timeframe.

Voter registration in India is a voluntary process, and individuals must actively ensure their names are included in the voter list. Current estimates suggest that around 160 to 170 million citizens in Uttar Pradesh are over 18 years old, while the existing voter list includes approximately 135.6 million voters. This indicates a registration ratio of about 84 percent among eligible citizens. Efforts will be made to ensure that no eligible citizen is left behind in the democratic process.

The Chief Electoral Officer urged all eligible citizens to actively participate in the Special Summary Revision 2027. They should verify their names and those of their family members in the draft voter list published on November 17. If an eligible citizen’s name is not included, they can fill out Form-6 within the specified timeframe to register, and use Form-8 to correct any inaccuracies. Ensuring that every eligible citizen is registered is essential for strengthening democracy.