With reference to the voter list revision process in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. Form 7 is the specific form used for the addition of voters to the electoral roll. 2. Fraud allegations were specifically cited in the Hata Assembly constituency. 3. The Special Intensive Revision resulted in a final electorate of 13.39 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

ECI tells Supreme Court it rejected "false" Form 7s amid alleged fraud in UP

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains· 30 October 2026

Electoral roll integrity and the role of ECI in preventing fraud: a GS2 Polity and Governance case study.

Why in news

The Election Commission of India informed the Supreme Court that it rejected 'false' Form 7 applications during the Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision amid fraud allegations.

Background

The Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision ended in April with a reported 84 lakh electorate increase to 13.39 crore. Over two crore voters were removed during the revision process.

Facts for Prelims

BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for voter list revisions.
FactThe Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision (SIR) resulted in a final electorate of 13.39 crore.
FactForm 7 is the specific form used for the deletion of voters from the electoral roll.
PlaceHata Assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh was cited in the fraud allegations.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the voter list revision process in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements:

Form 7 is the specific form used for the addition of voters to the electoral roll.
Fraud allegations were specifically cited in the Hata Assembly constituency.
The Special Intensive Revision resulted in a final electorate of 13.39 crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Form 7 is used for the deletion of voters.

For Mains

Q. Examine the mechanisms available to the Election Commission of India to ensure the integrity of electoral rolls against bulk fraudulent applications.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Institutional integrity: Ensuring verification protocols for bulk Form 7 filings to prevent systematic voter deletion.
Judicial oversight: Balancing the ECI's autonomous corrective measures with judicial scrutiny of electoral data.

Keywords: electoral integrity · voter list revision · Election Commission · judicial scrutiny · electoral fraud

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