EC extends electoral roll revision deadlines in Odisha, Telangana
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha and Telangana after the two states sought additional time to complete different stages of the exercise, according to official communications issued on Friday. The extension is expected to provide election machinery in both states additional time to complete door-to-door verification. (PTI) In Odisha, the ECI has pushed back the deadline for filing claims and objections by 15 days to August 19 from the earlier August 4, while the disposal of claims and objections will now continue until September 17. The final electoral roll will be published on September 21. The ECI said it revised the schedule after considering a request from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, conveyed through a letter dated July 30. The extension applies to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls with July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. A separate notification issued by the ECI said the extension was granted under the proviso to Rule 12 of …







