Election Commission Revises Voter List Special Intensive Revision Schedule Across States

The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across six states. According to the reported updates, additional time has been granted in Delhi and Maharashtra for voters to submit claims and objections regarding additions, deletions, or corrections. In Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, and Nagaland, the deadline for disposing of notices has been extended.

Under the updated schedule, the final voter list is scheduled to be published on November 30 for five states, including Maharashtra, while Delhi's final list is now set for release on December 22. This schedule adjustment follows observations from the Supreme Court, which questioned the urgency of the process on October 28, noting that elections in these states are not imminent and emphasizing the need to provide sufficient opportunity for excluded voters to file claims and objections.

Phase 3 Verification and Scope

• The third phase of the SIR involves 16 states and 3 union territories, including Haryana, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Delhi.
• A total of 36.73 crore voters are designated for verification in this phase.
• Maharashtra holds the highest voter count among the third-phase states, whereas Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu record the lowest.
• SIR schedules for Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh will be announced later due to adverse weather conditions and census activities.

Background on SIR and Prior Phases

The Election Commission previously ordered nationwide SIR implementation on June 24, 2025. The first and second phases have already covered 10 states and 3 union territories, engaging approximately 59 crore voters, 6.3 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and 9.2 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs). Bihar was the first state covered under the initial phase, followed by subsequent rollouts starting October 28, 2025.

According to the Election Commission, this intensive revision marks the eighth time such an exercise is being conducted in India, occurring approximately 21 years after the last large-scale campaign held between 2002 and 2004. Additionally, the commission has recently directed Special Summary Revisions (SSR) across 17 states and union territories, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, and Uttarakhand, where assembly elections are scheduled for next year.

Verification and Practical Implications

Citizens seeking to verify their details or track official deadlines can consult the Election Commission of India's official portal or local election offices for authentic announcements.