GS2 · Polity15 Jul 2026 · Indian Express — India
Election Commission extends SIR in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana by 10 days
Election Commission extends SIR in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana by 10 days. (See the linked source for details.)
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Election Commission of India extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana by 10 days.
- 02The deadline for electors to submit enumeration forms was changed from July 14 to July 24.
- 03The publication of the draft roll is now scheduled on July 31.
- 04The extension applies to both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana states.
- 05The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process of updating electoral rolls in India.
- 06The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections and maintaining electoral rolls in India.
Trap alerts
- Most people think the SIR process is only conducted during election years, but actually it can be conducted at any time as per the need to update electoral rolls.
- Most people think the Election Commission has absolute power to extend deadlines, but actually it must follow the guidelines and rules set by the government.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the implications of extending the Special Incentive Regime (SIR) by 10 days in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, considering their respective electoral contexts.
250 words
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Single facteasy
The Election Commission extended SIR in which two states?
- A.Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
- B.Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- C.Andhra Pradesh and Haryana
- D.Telangana and Odisha
The Election Commission extended the Special Incentive Reimbursement (SIR) scheme in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana by 10 days, affecting electoral processes in these states.
Single facthard
For how many days was the Special Incentive Regime (SIR) extended in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana?
- A.5 days
- B.10 days
- C.15 days
- D.20 days
The Election Commission extended SIR by 10 days in both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana.
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