SIR exercise: Nine lakh names dropped from Uttarakhand’s poll roll; State now has 71.59 lakh voters
Uttarakhand has published its final electoral roll for 2026, showing a net decrease of nine lakh voters following a special intensive revision exercise. The state election commission is now launching a drive to re-enroll eligible voters who were inadvertently removed.
Why it matters
Electoral roll accuracy is fundamental to democratic integrity, and large-scale deletions can significantly impact voter turnout and election outcomes.
Around nine lakh names have been removed from Uttarakhand’s electoral roll through the special intensive revision (SIR). The final electoral roll was published on Saturday (October 3, 2026) carrying 71.59 lakh electors in the State.
Speaking to the media, Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) B.V.R.C. Purushottam said the final roll includes 1,29,872 newly enrolled voters.
When the SIR exercise began in June, the State had 79,60,762 registered voters. The first draft roll, published on July 14, contained 71,33,785 names. The State accepted claims and objections until August 13, while hearings and disposal of cases continued until September 28, ahead of the publication of the final roll on October 3.
“Compared with the draft roll published in July, the number of electors has risen by about 25,000, as 1,04,708 names were deleted following claims and objections, while more than 1.29 lakh names were added,” Mr. Purushottam said.
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