Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy urges election panel to extend Telangana SIR deadline
Telangana is checking and updating its voter lists through a process called the Special Intensive Revision.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is worried that many votes may have been deleted.
He says about 92.86 lakh votes need a careful review.
He asked the Chief Election Commissioner for four more weeks.
The extra time would help migrant workers and daily-wage labourers check their voter information.
These voters could then submit documents if needed.
Reddy also asked for more election officers in three districts.
He wants the checking process to be spread out and easier to manage.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar about the SIR process.
Reddy raised concerns over the deletion of approximately 92.86 lakh votes during electoral-roll revision.
He requested a four-week extension for voters to submit claims and objections.
The extension would help migrant workers and daily-wage labourers verify their details and provide documents.
Reddy sought additional Electoral Registration Officers and decentralization of the process in three high-population districts.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Reddy requested a four-week extension of the Special Intensive Revision deadline, additional Electoral Registration Officers, and decentralization of the process.
- When
- During the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Telangana, particularly Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, and Ranga Reddy districts.
- Why
- To allow more time for voters, especially migrant workers and daily-wage labourers, to verify their details and submit documents, and to review approximately 92.86 lakh deleted votes.
- Process
- Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- State
- Telangana
- Votes cited for review
- Approximately 92.86 lakh
- Requested extension
- Four weeks
- People needing additional time
- Migrant workers and daily-wage labourers
- Districts seeking additional officers
- Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri, and Ranga Reddy
- Requested administrative changes
- Additional Electoral Registration Officers and decentralization of the SIR process