Deadline Shift: Voter List Cleanup Extended, Final Rolls to Be Published on February 14

Updated: December 01, 2025 03:51

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories by one week. The final voter list, originally due on February 7, will now be published on February 14, 2026, ensuring greater accuracy and inclusivity.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, extending key deadlines by one week. This extension comes amid concerns over the time required for large-scale enumeration and rationalisation of polling stations across 12 states and Union Territories.

Under the new timeline, the enumeration period and polling station rationalisation will now conclude on December 11, 2025, instead of December 4. The draft electoral rolls will be published on December 16, 2025, followed by a claims and objections window running until January 15, 2026. The final voter list will be released on February 14, 2026, a week later than originally planned.

Major Takeaways

Extended Timeline: Enumeration and polling station rationalisation deadline moved to December 11, 2025.

Draft Roll Publication: Scheduled for December 16, 2025, allowing citizens to review entries.

Claims & Objections: Citizens can file corrections or objections between December 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026.

Final List Release: The updated electoral rolls will be published on February 14, 2026, instead of February 7.

Qualifying Date: January 1, 2026, remains the reference date for voter eligibility.

Notable Updates

The extension aims to ensure greater accuracy and inclusivity in the voter rolls.

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are actively distributing enumeration forms across states to facilitate participation.

The revision exercise is expected to be a key talking point in Parliament’s winter session, reflecting its political significance.

The ECI has emphasized transparency and citizen engagement, urging eligible voters to verify and update their details promptly.

Conclusion: By extending the voter list cleanup deadline, the Election Commission of India has prioritized accuracy and inclusivity over speed. With the final list now set for February 14, 2026, citizens have more time to ensure their details are correctly recorded, reinforcing the integrity of India’s democratic process.

Sources: The Week, Moneycontrol, WebIndia123, NDTV, Economic Times.

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