Election Commission Extends Voter Roll Revision Deadlines Across Six States and Delhi
The Election Commission of India adjusted the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls on October 29, 2026, pushing deadlines across five states and the national capital. The Hindu reported that the poll panel issued separate letters to state electoral officers following a Supreme Court suggestion during a hearing on the Delhi revision matter. The changes grant extra time for voters left off draft lists to file claims and objections.
Revised Dates for Delhi and Five States
In Delhi, the deadline for filing claims and objections moves from October 30 to November 25, 2026. Disposal of those claims shifts from November 30 to December 15, with the final electoral roll publishing on December 22, according to The Hindu. Meanwhile, the window reopens in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, and Nagaland. Maharashtra extends its filing deadline to November 13, while notice and disposal periods run until November 25, leading to a November 30 final roll publication.
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The Indian Express noted that deadlines had already expired in several of these states before the revision, with Maharashtra closing on October 26, Haryana on September 30, Telangana on October 7, Andhra Pradesh on October 22, and Nagaland on October 20. Notice and resolution periods now close on November 20 for Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, November 25 for Nagaland, and November 26 for Telangana, with all four states publishing final rolls on November 30.
Form 6 Filings and Draft Roll Deletions
Delhi poll officials reported that the city received nearly five lakh Form 6 applications for voter enrolment after draft rolls dropped on August 31, 2026, according to Telegraph India. Draft rolls in Delhi listed 97,53,577 electors, down from approximately 1.45 crore voters before the revision began on June 30. Officials stated that most Form 6 applications will clear before the final roll publication, noting that deletions largely occurred because individuals were enrolled in multiple states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What forms are used during the Special Intensive Revision process?
Voters use Form 6 for new enrolment, Form 7 to request name deletions, and Form 8 for entry corrections or modifications, as detailed by Telegraph India.
How many electors were left off the initial draft rolls in Delhi?
Telegraph India reported that 47.56 lakh electors whose enumeration forms were not submitted were excluded from the draft rolls published on August 31.
When does Delhi publish its final electoral roll?
The final electoral roll for Delhi will be published on December 22, 2026, following the disposal of claims by December 15.
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