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Preparations for the UP Election 2027 have started much earlier than usual, with the Election Commission introducing new changes to make voting smoother and more organized.
One of the biggest updates is the plan to reduce the number of voters per polling booth.
Here’s a detailed look at the new system and what it means for voters.
What’s Changing?
In the 2022 UP Assembly Elections, each polling booth had around 1500 voters.
- This often led to long queues and overcrowding on election day.
- To fix this, the Election Commission has now decided that no polling booth will have more than 1200 voters for the 2027 elections.
Why the Change Matters?
The main aim is to:
- Reduce wait times during voting
- Ensure better crowd management at polling stations
- Improve the overall voter experience
- Make the polling process safer and smoother
How Will It Work?
If a polling station has more than 1200 voters, additional booths will be created.
For example, if one area has 2400 voters, it will likely get two separate booths.
This will help split the crowd and speed up the voting process.
What’s Already Happening on the Ground?
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are going door-to-door:
- To verify voter details
- To add or remove names from the voter list
- To confirm voter addresses and other information
- BLOs are also being trained regularly to handle this process accurately.
Booth Count May Rise in 2027
In the last UP assembly election, there were around 1,62,462 polling booths.
For the UP Election 2027, this number could increase to around 1,81,962 booths.
One polling station may host 3 to 4 individual booths, depending on the number of voters.
What Officials Are Doing
District Magistrates (DMs) and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) across the state are being trained to supervise the booth planning.
The Election Commission has instructed all officials to:
- Follow the updated booth plan strictly
- Ensure smooth execution of all tasks
- Avoid any delays or confusion at any stage
