SIR in Uttar Pradesh
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, leading to the deletion of over 2.89 crore names.
Background
The ECI deleted over 2.89 crore names from the Uttar Pradesh voter list during the SIR. Lucknow, Ghaziabad, and Kanpur recorded the highest number of deletions. The deadline for claims and objections was extended to February 6th, with final rolls scheduled for publication on March 6th.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 2.89 crore names were deleted from the Uttar Pradesh electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- PlaceLucknow, Ghaziabad, and Kanpur recorded the highest number of voter deletions in the state.
- FactThe deadline for claims and objections regarding the SIR was extended to February 6th.
- FactThe final electoral rolls following the SIR are scheduled to be published on March 6th.
For Mains
Q. Examine the challenges in maintaining accurate electoral rolls in India and suggest measures to ensure inclusive voter registration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital divide: Barriers to registration for citizens with limited awareness or poor internet access
- Data integrity: Risks of duplicate registrations and legal complications arising from improper use of Form 6
- Administrative bottleneck: Delays in processing claims and objections during large-scale intensive revisions
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Voter Awareness · Data Integrity · Inclusion
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