Varanasi's Voter Count Surpasses 27.3 Lakh After Revision
SIR: Varanasi adds 1.5 lakh voters in final list, total crosses 27.3 lakh
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has added over 1.5 lakh voters to its electoral rolls, bringing the total electorate to 27,30,603. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which began on October 27, 2025, aimed to update voter information and resolve discrepancies.
- 01Varanasi's total electorate now stands at 27,30,603.
- 02The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) added 1,94,239 voters.
- 03The SIR process began on October 27, 2025.
- 04Public inspection of electoral rolls will be available from April 10 to April 16.
- 05Voter statistics show 14,86,874 male voters and 12,43,611 female voters.
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The final electoral rolls for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have been released, showing a total of 27,30,603 voters, including 14,86,874 male voters, 12,43,611 female voters, and 118 third-gender individuals. This increase of over 1.5 lakh voters was achieved through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which began on October 27, 2025. The draft rolls published on January 6, 2026, had recorded 25,80,502 voters. The revision process included door-to-door visits by booth-level officers to ensure accurate voter registration and resolve discrepancies. Voters can verify their names and details at designated centers from April 10 to April 16 and also online. The district magistrate has engaged with political party representatives to share the final electoral data.
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The increase in voter registration means more residents of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, will have a voice in upcoming elections, potentially influencing local governance and policy.
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