Election Commission revises voter roll update schedule across six states

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The Election Commission of India has released an updated schedule for the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across six states. Telangana's draft voter list will be published on August 10, with finalization expected by October 12. Haryana and Andhra Pradesh are set to publish their draft rolls on July 31, while most states will have their final rolls ready by October. The revision exercise is aimed at keeping voter lists current by enrolling new eligible voters and removing those no longer qualified. The updated schedule affects states including Delhi and Karnataka, among others.

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