Election Commission extends SIR schedule for three States and Delhi
The Election Commission of India has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi, Punjab, Karnataka, and Telangana. Revised timelines include delayed publication dates for draft and final electoral rolls to accommodate ongoing house-to-house verification.
Why it matters
Accurate electoral rolls are fundamental to the integrity of democratic elections in India, ensuring all eligible citizens are registered.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in three States — Punjab, Karnataka and Telangana— and Delhi.
In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, the poll authority said the draft electoral rolls will now be published on August 17 instead of August 5. Similarly, the house-to-house visits which were scheduled till July 29 will now continue till August 8.
In Punjab, the house-to-house visits by booth level officers (BLOs) will continue till August 3. Earlier, the house-to-house visits were to conclude on July 24. The draft electoral rolls in the State will now be published on August 13 in place of July 31. The final rolls will come out on October 12 in place of October 10.
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