LUCKNOW, Jan. 7 -- The publication of the final voter list for the three-tier panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh has been delayed by 50 days, as per the new schedule announced by the State Election Commission (SEC) on Tuesday.

"The final publication of electoral rolls will now be done on March 28," Raj Pratap Singh, the state election commissioner (panchayat and local bodies), said.

This is the second time that the final voter lists' publication has been extended. Last time, the date was moved from January 15 to February 6, with a notification issued on December 18, 2025.

According to the new schedule, preparation of handwritten manuscripts after disposal of claims/objections, and submission to the office of the assistant electoral r...