UP SSR campaign 2026: BLOs at 1,437 booths help voters update electoral rolls
Synopsis
Uttar Pradesh's SSR campaign — covering five districts and 1,437 booths — kicked off on 17 October, giving eligible voters just two days (17 and 24 October) to add, correct or restore their names before the revision window closes. With UP holding India's largest state-level voter base, even marginal gaps in roll accuracy can decide close contests.
Key Takeaways
The Election Commission of India's Special Summary Revision (SSR) campaign in Uttar Pradesh runs from 17 to 24 October 2026 .
1,437 BLOs were deployed across Etawah alone; camps are also active in Basti , Lucknow , Unnao , and Mainpuri .
Voters can submit Form 6 (new registration), Form 7 (deletion), and Form 8 (correction) at designated polling booths.
Special camp dates are 17 October and 24 October , open from 10 am to 5 pm .
In Mainpuri , the final roll post- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been released; fresh registrations are now being processed.
The Election Commission of India's Special Summary Revision (SSR) campaign commenced across Uttar Pradesh on 17 October 2026, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed at polling stations in Etawah, Basti, Lucknow, Unnao, and Mainpuri to assist eligible residents in registering new names and correcting existing voter records. The drive runs through 24 October 2026, with dedicated camps open at select polling stations from 10 am to 5 pm.
On the Ground: District-by-District Activity
In Etawah, 1,437 BLOs were deployed across as many polling booths from the morning, facilitating both fresh registrations and corrections to existing voter data. Officials were stationed at GGIC College and Islamia Inter College, among other centres.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate Manoj Kumar Pathak inspected urban polling stations and reviewed camp arrangements. 'There are four booths here, and all four BLOs are present. I have visited around 10 centres so far. Awareness about the campaign has been spread through electronic media and newspapers. We are continuing our efforts, and we expect people to gradually start arriving,' Pathak said.
In Basti, special camps were set up at Begum Khair Inter College, Khair Inter College, and Saxseria Inter College. A BLO at one camp confirmed that officials had been receiving Form 8 applications and distributing voter ID cards, with the camps having operated at the same location for four consecutive days. 'People can visit to fill out Form 6, Form 7, Form 8 and other relevant forms. Some people have already started visiting, and field visits are also underway,' the official said.
Lucknow and Unnao: Families Seek Missing Names
In the state capital Lucknow, residents visited camps specifically to enrol family members whose names were absent from the electoral rolls. Hari Om Yadav, a local resident, submitted Form 6 on behalf of three family members after learning about the scheduled camp dates. 'I came here to fill out Form 6 because the names of three members of my family were missing from the voter list. I submitted the forms to the BLO today after learning that camps would be held on October 17 and 24,' Yadav said, adding he would wait to confirm inclusion in the rolls.
In Unnao, a separate drive targeted voters whose names had been deleted from the rolls. One resident said he discovered the omission online while residing in Civil Lines, Unnao, and subsequently submitted the required application. Officials reportedly informed him the matter would be resolved.
Mainpuri: Post-SIR Rolls Released, Fresh Registrations Begin
In Mainpuri, the final electoral roll following the earlier Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been published, and fresh registrations via Form 6 are now being processed. Camps across the district are accepting both new applications and requests for re-inclusion from voters whose names were removed.
BLO Vijay Kumar noted a steady stream of applicants, most seeking fresh registration. 'We are appealing to everyone who needs to register as a new voter to get their names registered today. If they are unable to do so, they can visit the camp on October 24,' Kumar said.
What Voters Need to Know
Citizens can submit Form 6 for new registration, Form 7 for deletion requests, and Form 8 for corrections to existing entries. Camps are open on 17 October and 24 October at designated polling booths across all participating districts. The SSR exercise is part of the Election Commission's routine effort to keep the electoral rolls current ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. With Uttar Pradesh being India's most populous state and home to the largest voter base in any single state, accurate roll maintenance carries significant electoral weight.
Point of View
But its execution quality in Uttar Pradesh — India's largest electoral state — is anything but. Reports of voters discovering their names deleted only after checking online point to a persistent gap in proactive outreach, and the two-day camp window (17 and 24 October) is narrow for a state with this many polling booths. The Election Commission's decision to release the final Mainpuri roll post-SIR before the SSR window closes also raises a sequencing question: voters whose names were struck during SIR may not be aware they need to reapply. Ground-level SDM inspections and BLO deployment are necessary, but the real test is whether the rolls produced are materially more accurate — something only post-election audits can verify.
NationPress
17 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Summary Revision (SSR) campaign in UP?
The Special Summary Revision (SSR) is an Election Commission of India exercise to update, correct, and add names to the electoral rolls before elections. In Uttar Pradesh, the 2026 SSR campaign runs from 17 to 24 October, with special camps at polling booths across districts including Etawah, Basti, Lucknow, Unnao, and Mainpuri.
Which forms do voters need to submit at the SSR camps?
Voters can submit Form 6 for fresh registration, Form 7 for requesting deletion of an entry, and Form 8 for correcting or updating existing details such as address or name. BLOs at each camp are available to guide applicants through the process.
When and where are the SSR voter registration camps being held?
Dedicated camps are open on 17 October and 24 October 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, at designated polling booths across the participating districts. Officials have urged voters who miss the first date to visit on 24 October.
Who can attend these voter registration camps?
Any eligible resident whose name is missing from the electoral rolls, or who needs to correct existing details, can visit the nearest SSR camp. Those whose names were deleted from the rolls — as identified in Unnao and Mainpuri — can also seek re-registration at these camps.
What is the difference between SSR and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a more comprehensive, door-to-door enumeration exercise that produces a fresh base roll; Mainpuri's final SIR roll has already been published. The SSR follows it as a lighter, camp-based update window allowing citizens to add names, correct details, or seek re-inclusion before the roll is finalised for electoral use.
