The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra by ten days. The revision exercise, initially slated to conclude on July 29, will now run until August 8. Consequently, the draft electoral rolls for the state, which were expected on August 5, will be published on August 17.
The extension was granted following requests from political parties and poll personnel, partly due to heavy rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra. Booth-level officers (BLOs) have been conducting door-to-door verifications and collecting enumeration forms as part of the SIR process, which aims to update and ensure the accuracy of electoral rolls ahead of future elections. The revised timeline also pushes the period for filing claims and objections to run from August 17 to September 16.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a comprehensive process to prepare fresh electoral rolls, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and error-free. This exercise is undertaken periodically to account for factors such as urbanization, migration, deaths of electors, and duplication of names. In Maharashtra, the SIR programme is scheduled to be conducted from June 30, 2026, to October 19, 2026, according to the revised schedule announced by the ECI.
During the SIR, BLOs visit electors’ homes to collect enumeration forms containing existing details and new information such as date of birth, mobile number, and Aadhaar number, though Aadhaar is voluntary. The process includes mapping existing electors’ details and, where necessary, using progeny mapping. Around 20% of mapped records may contain discrepancies, such as differences in surnames, ages, or multiple mappings to the same name. The Chief Electoral Officer has advised that such ‘logical discrepancies’ will be addressed during the draft roll publication and claims/objections period.
The final electoral rolls for Maharashtra are now slated for publication on October 19, 2026, replacing the earlier date of October 7. The Election Commission has emphasized the need for transparency, including sharing the list of deleted voters with political parties and providing a window for them to point out any discrepancies. Citizens are urged to cooperate with BLOs during the extended verification period to ensure accurate voter registration.
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