Election Commission revises SIR schedule for 6 states, Delhi gets December 22 deadline
Synopsis
The Election Commission has revised the Special Intensive Revision schedule for six states, with Delhi standing out — its final electoral roll publication pushed to 22 December, weeks after the 30 November deadline set for Nagaland, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra. The extension signals either a larger backlog or heightened scrutiny in the capital ahead of future elections.
Key Takeaways
The Election Commission of India revised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for electoral rolls on 29 October 2026 .
Six states and UTs are covered: Nagaland , Telangana , Andhra Pradesh , Haryana , Maharashtra , and Delhi .
Most states have a final publication deadline of 30 November ; Delhi is extended to 22 December .
Delhi's claims and objections window runs until 25 November , with the notice and disposal phase extended to 15 December .
All Chief Electoral Officers have been directed to publicise the revised schedule and inform political parties in writing.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, 29 October 2026, revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across six states and union territories — Nagaland, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The revision extends notice periods and claim-disposal windows to give eligible voters and political parties more time to participate in the roll-update process.
Key Revised Deadlines by State
For most states, the final publication of revised electoral rolls has been fixed for 30 November. Nagaland has been given a notice and claim-disposal window running until 25 November, followed by final publication on 30 November. Telangana has been assigned a slightly extended window until 26 November, with the same final publication date.
Andhra Pradesh and Haryana have received identical revised schedules, with the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections continuing until 20 November and final rolls to be published on 30 November.
Maharashtra and Delhi Get More Detailed Revisions
Maharashtra has been granted a more granular timeline. The period for filing claims and objections has been extended to 13 November, the notice phase and disposal window runs until 25 November, and the final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on 30 November.
Delhi has received the longest extension among the six. The period for filing claims and objections will now run until 25 November, the notice phase and disposal of claims have been pushed to 15 December, and the final publication date has been fixed at 22 December — more than three weeks after the other states.
What the Commission Has Directed
The ECI has directed all Chief Electoral Officers to notify concerned officials of the revised timelines and to give wide publicity to the updated schedule through all available media. Political parties are to be informed of the changes in writing. Copies of the revised schedule letters have been dispatched to the respective Chief Secretaries.
Why the Revision Matters
The Special Intensive Revision is conducted periodically to ensure electoral rolls are accurate and current — a foundational step for the integrity of any election. The extensions are designed to maximise the opportunity for eligible citizens to file inclusion claims and for objections to be examined thoroughly before the final rolls are published. Notably, Delhi's significantly later deadline compared to the other five states suggests the Commission is accounting for a higher volume of pending claims or logistical complexity in the capital. This comes amid growing scrutiny of voter roll accuracy across several states ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
Point of View
Or that the Commission is building in more buffer before what could be an electorally significant roll-update cycle. The broader revision is procedurally routine, but the ECI's move to extend timelines rather than compress them is a quiet signal that participation in the roll-update process has been below par. Whether political parties make meaningful use of the extended window — rather than deploying it as post-election grievance fuel — will be the real test of the Commission's intent.
NationPress
30 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
The Special Intensive Revision is a periodic exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to update and correct electoral rolls, ensuring they accurately reflect eligible voters. It allows citizens to file claims for inclusion or raise objections to existing entries before final rolls are published.
Which states are covered under the revised SIR schedule?
The revised schedule covers six states and union territories: Nagaland, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The revised timelines were notified on 29 October 2026.
When will the final electoral rolls be published in each state?
For Nagaland, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra, the final publication is fixed for 30 November. Delhi has been given an extended deadline of 22 December for final publication.
Why has Delhi received a later deadline than the other states?
The Election Commission has not publicly stated a specific reason, but Delhi's notice phase and disposal of claims have been extended to 15 December and final publication to 22 December — suggesting a larger volume of pending claims or greater logistical complexity compared to the other five states.
What are political parties and citizens expected to do under this revised schedule?
Eligible citizens can file claims for inclusion in the electoral rolls or raise objections within the extended windows specified for their state. Political parties are to be informed of the revised schedule in writing by Chief Electoral Officers, and all concerned officials have been directed to give wide publicity to the updated timelines.
