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Election Commission Partly Approves Maharashtra’s ECINet Software Changes

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 5:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam requested the Election Commission amend ECINet for ERO discretion.
He sent the request on September 24, 2026, proposing four software changes.
The Election Commission issued a statement on September 26, 2026, partially addressing the four requests.
Revised rules let Booth Level Officers collect and upload documents to ECINet, reducing hearings.
The Commission extended Maharashtra’s SIR claim deadline to October 12, 2026.

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Story summary

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam requested the Election Commission amend ECINet for ERO discretion.
He sent the request on September 24, 2026, proposing four software changes.
The Election Commission issued a statement on September 26, 2026, partially addressing the four requests.
Revised rules let Booth Level Officers collect and upload documents to ECINet, reducing hearings.
The Commission extended Maharashtra’s SIR claim deadline to October 12, 2026.