ECI Extends Electoral Roll Deadline in 6 States; Bengal Unchanged

• ECI extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline for electoral rolls in six states and one Union Territory.
• The enumeration period for West Bengal, Goa, Rajasthan, and Lakshadweep remains unchanged, ending today.
• New deadlines: Tamil Nadu & Gujarat (Dec 14), MP, Chhattisgarh, Andaman & Nicobar (Dec 18), Uttar Pradesh (Dec 26).
• Draft electoral roll publication dates are also extended for these states, with final rolls due February 2026.
• Extensions aim to ensure all eligible electors are included and allow for re-verification of voter data.

Why It Matters: It impacts voter registration deadlines, affecting your right to vote.