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India's Election Commission Extends Voter List Update Timelines

The Election Commission of India has revised the timetable for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in five states and the Union Territory of Delhi.

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Election Commission of India extended timelines for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists

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Maharashtra deadline moved to November 13; final roll on November 30

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Delhi deadline moved to November 25; final roll on December 22

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Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana and Nagaland notice periods now end between November 20 and 26

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All four states will publish their final electoral rolls on November 30

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Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision includes 16 states and three Union Territories

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Summary

In Maharashtra, the deadline for filing claims and objections is now November 13, with the final roll to be published on November 30.

Delhi's deadline for claims has been extended to November 25, and the final roll will be released on December 22.

Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana and Nagaland also received new notice and resolution dates, all aiming for final rolls by the end of November.

These changes are part of Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision, which covers 16 states and three Union Territories.

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New Words to Learn

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Election Commission of India
the independent body that organizes and supervises elections across the country
Special Intensive Revision
a detailed process to review and update the list of eligible voters
electoral roll
the official list of people who are allowed to vote in elections
chief electoral officer
the senior official responsible for managing elections in a state or Union Territory
notice phase
the period when the draft voter list is made public so people can check it
disposal of claims
the time when submitted questions or objections about the list are examined and resolved
deadline
the final date by which something must be completed
Union Territory
a region that is governed directly by the central government rather than having its own state government
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