New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi and five states, revising deadlines for filing claims and objections, processing applications and publishing the final voter lists.

The revised schedule covers Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana and Nagaland, besides the national capital. The changes follow requests from the respective Chief Electoral Officers, who sought additional time to complete the electoral roll revision exercise.

The poll panel issued separate communications on October 29, modifying key dates in the ongoing process.

Delhi has received an extension for both the public claims process and the subseq...