Uttarakhand has published its draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Notably, the draft came out on 14 July 2026. It lists 71,33,785 voters. Moreover, the state now has over 8 lakh fewer voters than before the revision.
Key Figures From the Draft Electoral Roll
- Total voters in draft roll: 71,33,785
- Decline: 8,26,977 voters, or about 10.39 per cent
- Male voters: 37,23,614
- Female voters: 34,09,954
- Third gender voters: 217
- Polling stations: Up from 11,733 to 12,543
Why Names Were Removed
Officials removed names of voters they could not trace. For example, many had moved away or died. Also, teams could not find some at their registered addresses despite repeated visits. Furthermore, the details of around 19 lakh voters showed mismatches. Hence, these voters may get notices for verification.
Timeline of the SIR
- Draft roll published: 14 July 2026
- Claims and objections: 14 July to 13 August 2026
- Final roll: Mid-September 2026
During the claims period, voters could check their names and apply for corrections. So, eligible voters had a chance to get back on the roll.
What Is SIR?
SIR stands for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission of India conducts it under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. In an SIR, booth-level officers verify voters house by house. Thus, the aim is a clean and accurate voter list.
Officials in Charge
Dr B V R C Purushottam is the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttarakhand. Also, Vijay Kumar Jogdande is the Additional Chief Electoral Officer.
Why the Draft Electoral Roll Matters for UKPSC
Notably, elections and the Election Commission are key polity topics. So, remember the voter count, the decline and the new polling station figure. Also, link this story with migration from the hills. Next, for a related story, read about Census 2027 and Ladakh’s early count. For official updates, also visit the CEO Uttarakhand website. You can also download our free Uttarakhand Current Affairs magazine.
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