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Politics
Uttar Pradesh faces 27 million voter shortfall; final enrollment day today
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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The Election Commission of India reports that Uttar Pradesh's electoral roll is missing about 27 million adults, and today is the last day for citizens to register.
The Election Commission of India has highlighted a significant gap in Uttar Pradesh's voter list, estimating that roughly 27 million adults are not reflected in the current electoral roll. This shortfall represents a substantial deviation from the projected adult population for the state, raising concerns about the completeness of the democratic register.
The commission has announced that today marks the final day for eligible citizens to enrol under the ongoing voter registration drive. Residents are urged to visit designated enrollment centers or use the online portal to submit their details before the deadline, ensuring their names are added to the roll ahead of upcoming elections.
Officials warn that the missing entries could affect voter turnout and representation in the forthcoming state and national polls. They attribute the discrepancy to outdated records, migration, and a lag in updating the database, and are calling for a concerted effort to bridge the gap before the next electoral cycle.
The commission has announced that today marks the final day for eligible citizens to enrol under the ongoing voter registration drive. Residents are urged to visit designated enrollment centers or use the online portal to submit their details before the deadline, ensuring their names are added to the roll ahead of upcoming elections.
Officials warn that the missing entries could affect voter turnout and representation in the forthcoming state and national polls. They attribute the discrepancy to outdated records, migration, and a lag in updating the database, and are calling for a concerted effort to bridge the gap before the next electoral cycle.