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Election Commission Extends Deadline for Maharashtra Election Claims to Oct 26
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Election Commission has pushed the deadline for filing claims and objections in Maharashtra's elections to 26 October, giving parties more time to submit their grievances.
The Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday that the deadline for submitting claims and objections related to the Maharashtra elections has been extended to 26 October.
The move comes after several parties and observers requested additional time to review the election process and address any irregularities. The extended period allows candidates, parties and voters to file formal complaints or counter‑objections.
The Commission has stated that the new deadline will not affect the overall election schedule, which is set to conclude with the final results on 30 October. All submissions received after the new cut‑off will be considered for review.
The decision is expected to provide a more comprehensive platform for addressing electoral grievances before the final tally.
The move comes after several parties and observers requested additional time to review the election process and address any irregularities. The extended period allows candidates, parties and voters to file formal complaints or counter‑objections.
The Commission has stated that the new deadline will not affect the overall election schedule, which is set to conclude with the final results on 30 October. All submissions received after the new cut‑off will be considered for review.
The decision is expected to provide a more comprehensive platform for addressing electoral grievances before the final tally.