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Election Commission extends deadline for Bengal SIR hearings to February 14

February 11, 2026

The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings in West Bengal to February 14, 2026, with the final voter lists now scheduled for publication on February 28. This revision follows a request from the state's Chief Electoral Officer and a directive from the Supreme Court to allow additional time for the process.

Election Commission extends deadline for Bengal SIR hearings to February 14

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Deadline for SIR hearings extended to February 14, 2026.
Final voter lists to be published on February 28, 2026.
Extension requested by West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer on February 7.
Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission to extend the deadlines.
The revision comes ahead of upcoming elections in West Bengal.

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Election Commission extends deadline for Bengal SIR hearings to February 14

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