Breaking: Uttar Pradesh’s electoral machinery has granted a 30-day breather in the voter list overhaul, extending claims till March 6. This pivotal shift in the Special Intensive Revision aims to capture every eligible voice before the April 10 final rollout.
Navdeep Rinwa, the state’s top election official, cited explosive Form-6 numbers—37.8 lakh so far—as the trigger. Form-7 saw 82k deletions, many from newcomers eager to join the rolls. Overseas Indians, take note: Form-6A is your tool.
Behind the scenes, mapping flagged issues in 1.04 crore profiles, sidelining them pending verification. A massive notice blitz targets 3.26 crore, with 2.37 crore prepped, 86 lakh dispatched, and 30.3 lakh hearings done.
By March 27, all cases wrap up. BLOs hit polling booths 10 AM-noon daily for hands-on help. This isn’t just admin—it’s the Election Commission’s vow for a spotless, real-time voter ledger, fortifying democracy in UP’s 3 crore-plus electorate.