Mumbai: The Election Commission of India has extended to October 26 the deadline for filing claims and objections to the draft electoral rolls in Maharashtra.
The final voter list will be published as scheduled November 16, it added. The draft electoral rolls were published August 31.
According to the revised schedule, claims and objections can be submitted till October 26, while the notice stage and disposal of claims and objections will be completed by November 10.
The Chief Electoral Officer urged eligible citizens and new voters to use the extended period to get their names included in the electoral rolls, correct existing entries or file objections, wherever necessary.
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