ECI extends SIR deadline in Andhra Pradesh; the final electoral lists will be published on October 30

The revision of the electoral rolls is carried out with 1 July 2026 as the decisive date. File | Photo credit: ANI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the schedule for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh and extended the deadline for notification phase and disposal of claims and objections to 22 October 2026.

In a letter issued by Sandeep Kumar, Deputy ECI, to the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, the ECI announced that the final voter list will be released on October 30, 2026.

The revised schedule follows the State Chief Electoral Officer’s request through a letter dated October 12, 2026. The ECI referred to its earlier orders issued on May 14, July 14, September 1 and September 30, 2026 regarding the SIR schedule.

According to the communication, the revision of the electoral rolls is carried out with July 1, 2026 as the decisive date.

The ECI directed the concerned authorities to inform all officers and officials about the revised schedule and ensure wide publicity through all available media. Political parties must also be informed in writing about the modified schedule.

Published – 14 Oct 2026 20:44 IST