On 29 October 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. The decision followed requests from the respective Chief Electoral Officers and observations by the Supreme Court on the same date.
Revised SIR schedule
In Delhi, the deadline for filing claims and objections was extended from 30 October to 25 November 2026. Their disposal will continue until 15 December, and the final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on 22 December.
In Maharashtra, claims and objections may be filed until 13 November, with their disposal scheduled to continue until 25 November. The final electoral rolls for Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Nagaland are scheduled for publication on 30 November 2026.
Important Facts for Exams
- Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission of India.
- Article 326 provides for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage.
- The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
