EC extends SIR deadline in 12 states, UTs; draft electoral list to be out on December 16

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process by one week across 12 States and Union Territories, providing voters extra time to verify and update their details in the electoral rolls before the forthcoming elections. The draft electoral rolls will now be published on December 16 in place of December 9, while the final voters' list will be out on February 14, 2026, in place of February 7.