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Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has provided a significant update for individuals in Uttar Pradesh who have been awaiting their Voter ID cards. He stated that the pending Voter ID cards for those who registered or updated their details before July 28, 2026, have been received and will be distributed soon. Meanwhile, for those added to the electoral roll after July 28, the cards will be dispatched via Speed Post by December 31, 2026. The Electoral Officer further mentioned that the objective is to ensure that, moving forward, Voter ID cards are delivered within 15 days of an individual's name being added to the electoral roll.
Voter ID cards to be delivered via Speed Post
Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa clarified that in Uttar Pradesh, Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) are delivered through the Indian Postal Department’s 'Speed Post' service. In some instances, if the address or PIN code provided by a voter in 'Form-6' is incorrect or incomplete, the Postal Department returns the card to the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). In such cases, the ERO hands over the card to the Booth Level Officer (BLO), who then delivers it to the voter in person.
Why has there been a delay over the past year?
According to Navdeep Rinwa, there are three primary reasons for the unusual delay in the delivery of Voter ID cards over the last year:
The extensive SIR process: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) took place from October 27, 2025, to April 10, 2026, spanning a total of 166 days. A large number of new voters: More than 9 million (90 lakh) new names were added to the electoral roll during the SIR. Delays in the printing tender: The finalization of the tender for printing the identity cards was delayed due to factors beyond the department's control.
Target to Dispatch All Pending Cards by December 31
According to the Chief Electoral Officer, individuals who were added to the electoral roll of Uttar Pradesh between October 28, 2025, and July 28, 2026, will receive their EPIC (Elector Photo Identity Card) cards by the end of this month. Meanwhile, those who registered after July 28 and were added to the electoral roll by November 30, 2026, will be provided with their cards by December 31, 2026. He expressed regret for the delays experienced over the past 377 days and assured that voters would not face such issues in the future. The Election Department aims to ensure that identity cards are delivered within 15 days of a name being added to the electoral roll. Navdeep Rinwa expressed confidence that this target would be achieved by the second fortnight of January 2027.
'Call with BLO' Facility
Navdeep Rinwa stated that under the 'Call with BLO' facility, all Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are required to respond promptly to calls from voters. A voter should not be marked as 'unavailable' without first attempting to establish contact. Furthermore, field verification reports for Form-6, Form-7, and Form-8 must be submitted immediately.
Monitoring the Distribution of Cash and Liquor During Elections
The Chief Electoral Officer also expressed concern regarding the distribution of cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals intended to influence voters during elections. He noted that a meeting had been held with nodal officers from 23 different enforcement agencies. This included officials from various central and state government agencies, such as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Central GST, State GST, the Railway Protection Force, the Transport Department, and the Excise Department.
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