UP Voter List Shake-Up: 2.89 Crore Names Face Removal After SIR Deadline

• Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline ended on December 26, leading to 2.89 crore names facing removal from the voter list.
• The Election Commission confirmed no extension to the deadline, stating 90% voter mapping is complete.
• Names to be removed include transferred, deceased, duplicate, and absent voters.
• The claim and objection process for the draft voter list will begin from December 31, 2025, with the final list due February 28, 2026.
• Notices will be sent to 1.11 crore voters to verify identity, with significant 'uncollectable' voters in Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad.

Why It Matters: UP is set to remove 2.89 crore names from its voter list after the SIR deadline, with a new claim process starting soon.