Lucknow: Nearly 75% of the 5.59 lakh applications for new voter registration received during two special enrolment camps across Uttar Pradesh were submitted on Saturday (Oct 24), the second and final day of the campaign, indicating a sharp surge in applications compared to the first camp held a week earlier.
However, electoral data as of Oct 7 shows that the state had 13,46,77,027 registered voters, representing approximately 83.30% of its projected adult population. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) remained available at polling stations from 10 am to 4 pm on both campaign days to receive applications and assist citizens with voter registration and correction of electoral records. Those whose names are missing can submit Form-6, while existing voters seeking corrections in their names or other particulars can apply through Form-8.
However, the gap does not necessarily represent the number of eligible but unregistered voters, as the projected adult population may include foreign nationals, persons otherwise ineligible to vote and statistical differences arising from population estimates. The special campaign was organised at polling stations across the state to facilitate the inclusion of eligible citizens whose names were missing from electoral rolls. Particular emphasis was placed on encouraging women and young voters to register. Reviewing the campaign, the CEO appreciated the efforts of district election officers in Hathras, Ghazipur, Sambhal, Kaushambi, Mathura, Amethi and Barabanki for effectively conducting the special enrolment drives. Citizens have been advised to check their names in the electoral rolls through ceouttarpradesh.nic.in. Applications and registration-related information are also available through voters.eci.gov.in. Citizens can additionally use the ‘Book a Call With BLO’ facility available on the portal and ECINET application to contact their respective BLOs for assistance.