India, Oct. 26 -- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa of Uttar Pradesh has issued a direction to conduct an audit of all voter registration data entered through computer assistants from April 10, 2026, after the end of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The direction includes forms 6, 7 and 8 and is due to reports of irregularities in Pilibhit and Azamgarh.

The authorities have been warned of consequences in case of any further irregularity. The order has been issued ahead of the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls when the draft voter list will be released on November 12. This audit will help make the electoral roll data accurate, avoid duplication and ensure the process of adding/deleting/updatin...