Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 14: The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to postpone the proposed nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state until January 2026, citing the ongoing preparations for upcoming local body elections.

In a letter dated September 9, the SEC pointed out that a large number of elections — including those for 29 Municipal Corporations, 247 Municipal Councils, 42 Nagar Panchayats, 32 Zilla Parishads, and 336 Panchayat Samitis — are scheduled to take place over the coming months.

“The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, through its order dated May 6, 2025, directed the State Election Commission to make an endeavour to conclude the elections to local bodies in

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