Maharashtra SIR 2026: Election Commission Extends Claims And Objections Deadline To November 13, Final Voter List On November 30

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has adjusted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for electoral roll revisions in six states: Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, and Nagaland. Delays in processing claims and objections led to the extension of deadlines in each state. Maharashtra's deadline for filing claims and objections is now November 13, with the final roll publication on November 30.

Delhi has until November 25 for claims and objections, with notices and disposal ending on December 15, followed by a December 22 publication date. Andhra Pradesh and Haryana extend their deadlines to November 20 and November 30, respectively, with final roll publication on November 30. Telangana's deadlines are November 26 and 30, while Nagaland's are November 25 and 30.

The ECI instructed states to publicize the revised schedule through the State Gazette and ensure public awareness. The extension request stems from protests over the deletion of 13 crore names from electoral rolls nationwide, with Maharashtra reporting two crore deletions, including 34 lakh from Mumbai. The ECI maintains the deleted entries are due to voters' absence, residence changes, deaths, or duplicate registrations.

The poll body is also organizing verification camps. Critics, like MLA Amin Patel, argue the process is flawed due to insufficient staff, and suggest scrapping the entire process.