The Times of India

'No mass deletion as claimed': Only 4,336 names removed via 3rd party Form 7 in SIR 2026, says UP chief electoral officer

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa refuted claims of widespread voter deletions, stating only 4,336 names were removed via third-party Form-7 applications. Over 1.89 lakh Form-7 applications were received, with a significant portion being self-filed or related to transfers. New additions saw 54.4 lakh Form-6 applications, boosting the electoral roll.