Uttar Pradesh Voter List Shock: 2.89 Crore Names Removed, 18% Drop!

• Uttar Pradesh's draft voter list excludes 2.89 crore names, marking an 18% reduction in total voters.
• Before the SIR process, UP had 15.44 crore registered voters; now, the draft list shows 12.55 crore.
• Exclusions primarily target deceased voters and those who changed addresses, with notices issued to concerned individuals.
• Urban areas like Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, and Kanpur saw a higher number of names removed.
• Voters can file objections until February 6; the final list for upcoming assembly elections will be published on March 6.

Why It Matters: Massive 18% voter reduction in UP draft list due to removals of deceased/shifted voters.