LUCKNOW, Aug. 27 -- The Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) has begun the revision of electoral rolls for the 2026 panchayat elections.

Booth-level officers (BLOs) have started door-to-door visits in villages to conduct enumeration and prepare handwritten manuscripts listing all eligible persons who have attained the age of 18 years on or before January 1, 2025. The drive will be completed by September 29, an SEC officer said.

The poll panel has also provided the option of online applications for voter registration till September 23. BLOs will verify these applications during their door-to-door visits. Details of additions, modifications and deletions will be submitted to the assistant electoral registration officer by October...