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After draft rolls, 3.29 lakh more voters added in Prayagraj

The district now has 3.865 million voters. A thorough campaign was conducted to avoid any discrepancies in the list, says DM/dist election officer Manish Kumar Verma

Published on: Apr 10, 2026, 22:54:21 IST
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The number of voters in Prayagraj grew by over 3.29 lakh to 38,65,975 (38.65 lakh) from the draft stage to the final electoral rolls, according to the final voter list published on Friday. At the time of draft publication on January 6, the total number of voters in the district was 35,36,555 (35.36 lakh).

The SIR campaign followed the Election Commission’s instructions to correct the electoral roll. (For Representation)
The SIR campaign followed the Election Commission’s instructions to correct the electoral roll. (For Representation)

Giving this information, district election officer/district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma released the final voter list and held a meeting with representatives of all political parties at the Sangam auditorium where copies of the list were handed over to them.

He said 3,29,420 voters have been added since the draft publication on January 6. He also instructed that the lists be sent to all polling stations for public access.

“The district now has 3.865 million voters. A thorough campaign was conducted to avoid any discrepancies in the list. However, if any new voter has arrived in the district or someone has been left out for any reason, the process of filling Form 6 will now begin and they will get an opportunity to register,” Verma added.

The SIR campaign followed the Election Commission’s instructions to correct the electoral roll. Since then, forms were distributed through continuous door-to-door visits.

At the time of draft publication on January 6, only 35,36,555 voters remained in the district, which was 11,56,305 fewer than the earlier 46,92,860 voters. Claims and objections were accepted until March 27. After verification, the final voter list was published.

 
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K Sandeep Kumar

K. Sandeep Kumar is Senior Assistant Editor and Bureau Head of Hindustan Times in Prayagraj, where he leads the newspaper's editorial coverage across the region. With more than 25 years of experience in journalism, he has built a reputation for credible, in-depth and impact-driven reporting on Uttar Pradesh's governance, politics, education, agriculture, science and technology, defence, infrastructure and development. Over the course of his career, Sandeep has consistently broken and tracked stories that have shaped public discourse, with a particular focus on policy, public institutions and issues that directly affect people's lives. His reporting combines rigorous fieldwork with data-backed analysis, making complex subjects accessible to a wide readership. He has also written extensively on human-interest stories that spotlight resilience, innovation and social change across urban and rural Uttar Pradesh. As Prayagraj Bureau Head, he mentors reporters, drives editorial planning and ensures comprehensive coverage of one of India's most politically and culturally significant regions. His work is marked by accuracy, balance and context, reflecting a commitment to public-interest journalism and high editorial standards. Through his reporting, Sandeep continues to chronicle the evolving social, economic and political landscape of Uttar Pradesh while delivering insightful and reliable journalism for Hindustan Times readers.

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