Uttarakhand SIR reduces voter rolls to 71,58,949 as Dehradun records most deletions

Uttarakhand’s State Election Office has released district-wise data showing major changes to the state’s electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The registered voter count declined from 84,29,459 to 71,58,949 during the revision period.

The rolls were comprehensively revised between January 6, 2025 and October 3, 2026. During that process, 4,01,276 new voters were added across Uttarakhand, while 17,05,130 names were deleted.

The deletions included 8,26,977 names classified under the Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) categories. The figures provide a district-level view of how the revision changed the state’s voter database.

Dehradun records the highest deletions

The largest number of deletions was reported in Uttarakhand’s plain districts. Dehradun topped the list with 4,84,598 deleted names.

Haridwar recorded the second-highest figure, with 3,31,875 deletions. Udham Singh Nagar followed with 3,03,620 names removed from the electoral rolls.

The released data does not provide further district-wise figures in the available report. However, the 3 districts identified with the highest deletions account for the most prominent changes highlighted by the State Election Office.

Political parties briefed on special campaign

Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer Dr BVRC Purushottam held a meeting with representatives of all recognised national political parties. He briefed them about the special campaign beginning on October 8.

The Chief Electoral Officer appealed to the parties to extend active cooperation for the campaign’s successful implementation. The meeting followed the publication of the revised electoral roll data.

The changes matter to voters because the revised figures determine the names included in the state’s electoral rolls after the SIR process. Residents and political parties will be able to assess the district-wise changes through the data released by the State Election Office.

The available information does not specify separate procedures, deadlines or locations for voters seeking further action. It confirms only that the special campaign has begun and that political parties have been asked to cooperate.

Conclusion

Uttarakhand’s SIR has reduced the registered voter count to 71,58,949, with 17,05,130 deletions and 4,01,276 additions. Dehradun recorded the highest number of deletions, while the State Election Office has begun a special campaign with political-party cooperation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the Special Intensive Revision in Uttarakhand?

The Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, was the process used to comprehensively revise Uttarakhand’s electoral rolls between January 6, 2025 and October 3, 2026.

Q. How many voters are registered after the revision?

The revised electoral rolls contain 71,58,949 registered voters.

Q. How many names were deleted from the rolls?

A total of 17,05,130 names were deleted during the revision.

Q. How many new voters were added?

The revision added 4,01,276 new voters across Uttarakhand.

Q. What were the ASDD deletions?

The ASDD category covered names classified as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate. There were 8,26,977 deletions in these categories.

Q. Which district recorded the most deletions?

Dehradun recorded the highest number, with 4,84,598 deleted names.

Q. How many deletions were reported in Haridwar?

Haridwar recorded 3,31,875 deletions.

Q. What was the figure for Udham Singh Nagar?

Udham Singh Nagar recorded 3,03,620 deleted names.

Q. What happened on October 8?

A special campaign began on October 8, and Chief Electoral Officer Dr BVRC Purushottam asked recognised national political parties to cooperate with its implementation.