Kerala's Local Body Polls Prompt Electoral Revision Deadline Extension

The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision schedule by a week in Kerala, coinciding with upcoming local body polls. The phase-wise elections will occur on December 9 and 11. The revised schedule now sets the draft electoral roll publication for December 23 and the final list for February 21, 2026.

The Election Commission of India announced an extension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule in Kerala, adding an extra week for electoral processes due to upcoming local body elections.

The decision coincides with elections set to occur in two phases, on December 9 and 11. This move comes after Kerala, following a Supreme Court ruling, requested additional time to submit enumeration forms and complete associated procedures.

Under the new timeline, the draft electoral roll will be released on December 23, a week later than initially planned. The finalized electoral roll will see postponement from February 14 to February 21, 2026, ensuring accurate voter registry updates.

(With inputs from agencies.)