The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision exercise across Telangana to November 9, 2026, based on a formal petition from the state’s Chief Electoral Officer. Citizens now have until October 7 to file claims and objections regarding draft voter rolls, and the extension gives booth-level officers more time to physically deliver personal notices to electors.
Political momentum has increased following allegations from the Chief Minister regarding a political conspiracy to disenfranchise about one crore voters through improper field verification. In response, the Election Commission instructed field machinery to strictly carry out door-to-door physical verification to prevent the omission of eligible voters.
The revised timeline aligns with intense debates in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, where opposition leaders have demanded thorough oversight to stop arbitrary deletions. Authorities stressed that transparency and full public participation are the main goals of the updated schedule.