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Mumbai Congress Requests Extension of SIR Deadline, Cites Roll Revision Irregularities
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 04:16 AM
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The Mumbai unit of the Indian National Congress met the Chief Electoral Officer to seek an extension of the Special Incremental Revision deadline, alleging procedural lapses in the recent electoral roll update.
The Mumbai branch of the Indian National Congress held a meeting with Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer to request an extension of the deadline for the Special Incremental Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Party officials said the current timeline does not allow sufficient time to address alleged discrepancies identified during the recent roll revision.
Congress representatives alleged irregularities in the roll‑updating process, pointing to instances of wrongful inclusions and exclusions that could affect voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. They argued that such procedural lapses undermine the credibility of the electoral roll and demand corrective action.
The party urged the CEO to grant additional days for the SIR, emphasizing that a fair and transparent roll is essential for a level playing field. While the CEO did not provide an immediate decision, the request has been recorded for further review.
The appeal arrives as election authorities across several states face heightened scrutiny over the accuracy of voter registers, a concern that has been voiced by multiple political parties nationwide.
Congress representatives alleged irregularities in the roll‑updating process, pointing to instances of wrongful inclusions and exclusions that could affect voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. They argued that such procedural lapses undermine the credibility of the electoral roll and demand corrective action.
The party urged the CEO to grant additional days for the SIR, emphasizing that a fair and transparent roll is essential for a level playing field. While the CEO did not provide an immediate decision, the request has been recorded for further review.
The appeal arrives as election authorities across several states face heightened scrutiny over the accuracy of voter registers, a concern that has been voiced by multiple political parties nationwide.