UP: 2.89 Crore Voters Face Removal, Final List in Feb

• Uttar Pradesh's SIR process to remove approximately 2.89 crore voter names.
• Notices will be sent to 1.11 crore voters, requiring them to submit documents to the Election Department.
• Deadline for SIR form submission was Friday; only about 10 lakh voters filled forms during the extended period.
• Initial final voter list publication was set for December 31, but the actual final list will be published in February.
• Voters receiving notices must submit one of 13 Election Commission-accepted documents to remain on the list.

Why It Matters: Massive voter list update in UP; 2.89 crore names to be removed, final list out in February.