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ECI pushes Andhra Pradesh SIR deadline to Oct 30, final voter list delayed
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM
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The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Summary Revision of the Electoral Roll in Andhra Pradesh to October 30, pushing back the release of the final voter list.
The Election Commission of India announced that the deadline for the Summary Revision of the Electoral Roll (SIR) in Andhra Pradesh has been moved to October 30, giving officials additional time to verify and correct entries. This change follows requests from local authorities and political parties for a longer window to address discrepancies.
As a consequence, the publication of the final voter list for the upcoming state elections will be delayed. The final list, which determines who can vote, is a critical component of the election schedule.
Election officials said the extension will not alter the overall timetable for the polls, which remains on track according to the commission’s plan. They emphasized that an accurate roll is essential for a free and fair voting process.
Political parties and civil‑society groups have welcomed the decision, noting that a thorough revision reduces the risk of errors that could affect voter confidence.
As a consequence, the publication of the final voter list for the upcoming state elections will be delayed. The final list, which determines who can vote, is a critical component of the election schedule.
Election officials said the extension will not alter the overall timetable for the polls, which remains on track according to the commission’s plan. They emphasized that an accurate roll is essential for a free and fair voting process.
Political parties and civil‑society groups have welcomed the decision, noting that a thorough revision reduces the risk of errors that could affect voter confidence.