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Maharashtra Extends Deadline for Polling Station-Wise Voter Lists to Jan. 3, Orders Phased Release

Officials say the extra week is meant to improve accuracy by enabling verification, including removal of duplicate entries.

Overview

  • The Maharashtra State Election Commission pushed the final publication date from December 27, 2025 to January 3, 2026.
  • Municipal corporations were directed to release polling station-wise voter rolls in phases as they are finalized.
  • Officials said the revision is intended to enhance transparency and data reliability by clearing duplicate records.
  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation announced 10,300 polling stations for the January 15, 2026 elections, with about 700 located inside housing societies.
  • The count is 190 higher than the 10,111 stations used during the 2024 assembly polls, according to BMC figures.