Voters in Uttar Pradesh who have not yet submitted their enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls still have a chance to do so. According to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa, forms can be submitted via both online and offline modes until December 26.
Addressing questions during a discussion program with the Dainik Jagran editorial team on Monday, Rinwa emphasised that no voter should worry if a Booth Level Officer (BLO) has not visited them, as the online facility remains open.
Key Highlights Of The Revision Process
Progress Report: Out of the state's 154.4 million voters, 83 per cent have already been mapped. The CEO stated that extensive efforts are underway to ensure a clean and error-free voter list.
Duplicate Entries: Voters registered in two locations who have filled enumeration forms for both can voluntarily withdraw one application without facing penalties. However, filling forms for two different locations may attract an FIR.
Missing Names: Individuals whose names appear in the 2003 voter list but are missing from the 2025 list must fill Form-6. BLOs have been instructed not to refuse these forms during the ongoing SIR.
Digital Solutions: The ECINet App
The CEO highlighted the launch of the ECINet mobile app, a unified platform for Android and Apple users that consolidates services previously offered by separate apps like Voter Helpline, c-VIGIL and Saksham.
"Now, only one app, ECINet, needs to be downloaded. Through this, voters can access information related to registration, polling stations, polling data, and the voter list," Rinwa explained.
Addressing Voter Concerns
During the session, the CEO addressed several specific queries regarding the revision process:
Helpline: For complaints regarding the voter list or BLOs, voters can dial the Election Commission’s helpline 1950 or report the issue to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or District Electoral Officer (DEO).
Hindi Lists: Following demands from political parties, the list of absent, shifted, deceased, and duplicate voters—currently in English—will soon be made available in Hindi to Booth Level Agents (BLAs).
New Voters: Youths turning 18 by January 1, 2026, are being encouraged to register via Form-6.
Mapping Women Voters: Women who married after 2003 and relocated will still need to be linked to their parents' or grandparents' voter list as per current rules.
Decline In Voter Numbers: Addressing the significant drop in voter numbers in Lucknow, Rinwa assured that over 5.2 lakh BLAs from various parties are verifying data. District Magistrates have been ordered to re-verify voters by December 26.
Overseas And Migrant Voters: Relatives can sign and submit forms for family members living in other cities. For Indians living abroad who have not acquired foreign citizenship, registration is available via Form 6-A.
Clarification On Citizenship And "Suspected" Voters
When asked about the identification of suspected Bangladeshi nationals in Lucknow, Rinwa clarified the Commission’s stance:
"Identifying Bangladeshis is not the job of the Commission. The SIR is being conducted according to ECI instructions. Anyone who has proof of Indian citizenship is included. The SIR process is designed to remove fraudulent entries."
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