{
  "id": 9972780,
  "title": "Delhi SIR extended, no mandatory ERO hearing: EC takes key decisions amid calls for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/delhi-sir-extended-no-mandatory-ero-hearing-ec-takes-key-decisions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T11:51:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/election-commision-sir-deletions-voter-list-sro-delhi-cec-gyanesh-kumar-chairs-key-meet-amid-calls-for-resignation-101790423096317.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Election Commission has decided to extend the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar chaired a crucial meeting amid calls for his resignation. No mandatory hearing at the Election Review Officer (ERO) office is required for those who have received a notice due to discrepancies. Booth Level Officers will visit the homes of those marked as unmapped to collect documents and upload them to ECINet. A hearing, preferably online, will only be held in exceptional cases, with an adult family member able to attend on the elector's behalf if needed. District Election Officers will establish additional help desks and special camps for vulnerable populations like those residing in night shelters or homeless individuals.",
  "summary": "Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday chaired key meeting of the Election Commission amid demands for his resignation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "When the referee fumbles: Election Commission row explained in 7 key questions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/when-the-referee-fumbles-election-commission-row-explained-in-7-key",
        "published": "2026-09-26T10:57:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Knowledge Nugget | How does the Election Commission allocate election symbols?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/knowledge-nugget-how-does-the-election-commission-allocate-election",
        "published": "2026-09-26T11:56:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Election Commission announces new SIR-related rules; objections period extended in Delhi, Maharashtra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/election-commission-announces-new-sir-related-rules-objections-period",
        "published": "2026-09-26T12:22:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}