Election Commission Makes Changes to Form 6, Extends SIR Deadline Amid Allegations of Internal Differences

In this press note dated September 26, the Commission had informed about the change in some of the conditions attached to Form 6. Along with this, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were given the responsibility to collect additional documents related to the notice at the doorstep of the voters. The Advertisement Commission had also given information about the extension of the deadline of the SIR in Delhi and Maharashtra in this note issued last month. Also responding to the allegations being made about the alleged differences within the Commission, the change in the procedure of the notice related to the SIR was given. The Advertisement Election Commission had said at that time, "This press note has been issued as per the decisions taken in the Commission's meeting held on September 26, 2026 and has the approval of the full Commission." On Monday, a source in the Commission said, "The press note dated September 26 is available on the website of the Election Commission. It has never been removed." Meanwhile, the Supreme Court issued a notice challenging the manner in which the Election Commission's powers are exercised and whether Kumar can exercise the power vested in the Chief Election Commissioner or the Chief Election Commissioner.