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UP SIR draft roll: 12.6 lakh electors in Ghaziabad and Noida removed, here’s why

In Gautam Buddha Nagar, as per the data, over 37,000 people were reported to be dead whereas 1.4 lakh people were untraceable, while 2.2 lakh people permanently relocated.

3 min readGhaziabad, NoidaUpdated: Jan 7, 2026 01:58 PM IST

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Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar said that the voter list was given to the representatives of several political parties on Tuesday.

A total of 12.6 lakh electors from Ghaziabad and Noida have been removed following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, said officials, as the Election Commission of India (ECI) released Uttar Pradesh’s draft electoral roll on Tuesday. In Gautam Buddha Nagar, 4.4 lakh voters have been removed whereas Ghaziabad saw the deletion of 8.18 lakh voters, the fourth highest among all the districts of UP. Across the state, over 2.8 crore electors have been deleted from the rolls.

According to the draft, these deletions were made on the account of deaths, untraceability or permanent relocation to other areas.

In Gautam Buddha Nagar, as per the data, over 37,000 people were reported to be dead whereas 1.4 lakh people were untraceable, while 2.2 lakh people permanently relocated.

Officials said the revision exercise aimed to clean up the rolls ahead of future elections by removing ineligible or duplicate names and updating addresses while those who were genuine voters could still apply for Form 6 to register and Form 8 to make corrections and update their details. Speaking with The Indian Express, Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam said. “Anybody who was a valid voter will be given a chance to make the list and they can also reach their booths in the designated area. We have also asked the BLOs (booth level officers) to serve notice to those missing their name in the final list.”

Roopam also said that the deletions were a mix up from all the areas of the district. However several voters of Greater Noida, especially the ones near Sharda University and Kulesara, saw notable deletions. “One is a student-populated area whereas Kulesara was occupied by migrant workers who were employed as labourers and domestic helps,” she said.

In Ghaziabad, nearly 63,000 people were reported to be dead, 3.5 lakh people were found to have permanently shifted from the district and over 3 lakh were untraceable.

Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar said that the voter list was given to the representatives of several political parties on Tuesday. “People can now file objections in the roll… and now it is also time for the voters whose names were not found in the electoral list to fill Form 6 to get registered. Apart from Form 6, we also have Form 8 in case anyone wants to rectify a mistake in the list,” said the Ghaziabad DM.

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Both districts are among the state’s most urbanised parts and witness constant inflow and outflow of residents, as per officials.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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