The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi to August 17, marking the second extension this month. The draft electoral rolls, initially scheduled for publication on August 17, will now be released on August 24, the commission announced today, according to livemint.com.
Under the revised schedule, electoral officials will review and decide on claims and objections submitted by voters between August 24 and October 22. This extension aims to ensure a more comprehensive voter list clean-up exercise in the national capital, allowing more time for eligible voters to register or update their details ahead of upcoming elections, livemint.com reported.
The SIR is a critical exercise conducted periodically to maintain accurate and updated voter lists. Extensions like this are not uncommon, especially in large urban centers like Delhi, where population mobility and demographic changes can complicate the revision process. The move aligns with the Election Commission's efforts to enhance electoral participation and accuracy, similar to revisions conducted in other states in recent years, as noted by livemint.com.
The final publication of the updated electoral rolls is now set for October 22, after which the lists will be used for the next electoral cycle in Delhi. This timeline provides election officials sufficient time to incorporate all valid claims and objections, ensuring the voter rolls reflect the current eligible electorate.