Andhra Pradesh extends special summary revision for third time

The State Election Commission of Andhra Pradesh has extended the special summary revision (SIR) of the electoral roll for the third time, pushing back the final publication date to October 16, 2024. The extended timeline allows additional time for the scrutiny and resolution of pending claims and objections from voters. All claims and objections must be disposed of and resolved by October 10, providing a six-day window before the final roll is published. The draft electoral roll was initially published on July 31 and contained approximately 3.71 crore registered voters across the state. The successive extensions of the SIR process indicate the scale of the revision exercise being undertaken by the Election Commission to ensure the accuracy and comprehensiveness of Andhra Pradesh's voter database. The completion of this electoral roll revision is a critical step in preparing for future elections in the state.