Election Commission Extends Voter Roll Revision Deadlines for Six States

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a third extension for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Nagaland. This decision follows recent interactions with the Supreme Court regarding electoral roll timelines and requests from state Chief Electoral Officers.

Revised Publication Dates

• Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Nagaland: Final electoral rolls are now scheduled for publication on November 30, 2026.
• Delhi: The final voter list is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2026.

Key Schedule Adjustments

Maharashtra

The window for filing claims and objections has been extended to November 13. The processing and disposal of these claims will proceed until November 25, leading to the final publication on November 30. The draft roll for the state was initially published on August 31.

Delhi

The deadline for submitting claims and objections is now November 25, with the disposal process extended to December 15. The final list is slated for release on December 22.

Haryana and Andhra Pradesh

The commission has set November 20 as the deadline for the disposal of claims and objections prior to the November 30 final publication.

Verification and Voter Action

The ECI has directed local authorities to ensure broad awareness of these revised timelines. Eligible citizens are encouraged to check their registration status, apply for new inclusions, or seek necessary corrections. Further information and assistance are available through the official Election Commission Voters' Service Portal.