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PMC extends deadline till Dec 3 for citizen submissions on electoral rolls

The civic election department had also pointed out that in some cases, voters from outside the city limits were also on the electoral rolls.

3 min readPuneNov 26, 2025 09:02 PM IST

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The civic election department had also pointed out that in some cases, voters from outside the city limits were also on the electoral rolls.

With complaints pouring in of errors in electoral rolls prepared for the forthcoming municipal corporation elections, the deadline for citizens to submit their suggestions and objections of the electoral rolls has been extended till December 3 by the State Election Commission.

Earlier this month, the Pune Municipal Corporation had admitted there were three lakh double entries of voters in electoral rolls. It had also received multiple complaints about voters being shifted from electoral wards of their residential locality to other wards.

The civic election department had also pointed out that in some cases, voters from outside the city limits were also on the electoral rolls.

“The state election commission has revised the program of electoral roll finalisation and extended the deadline for citizens to submit their objections till December 3 as against the earlier date of November 27,” said Prasad Katkar, election department of PMC incharge.

On Monday, a delegation of political parties including NCP(SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, MNS, AAP and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi submitted a memorandum to the civic body urging for the elections not to be held until the electoral rolls are free of errors. “The PMC has already admitted to double the entry of three lakh voters. Many voters’ names have been included in the electoral rolls far away from their residential localities. It seems the administration is working for the ruling alliance in the state government,” said city NCP(SP) chief Prashant Jagtap after meeting the PMC officers.

He had said it would be wrong to continue with this error-filled electoral roll for the civic polls and that only eight days were given for citizens to submit their suggestions and objections on electoral rolls.

Former BJP corporator Ujjwal Keskar and Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Prashant Badhe had written to PMC to make the electoral rolls error free. “If a voter shows as them being enrolled done away from their residential locality in another ward, then the turnout might get affected,” they said.

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The civic body has urged citizens to search for their name in the electoral rolls to make necessary changes.

Meanwhile, the state election commission has empowered the civic administration to make possible rectification in electoral rolls after verification.

Civic deputy election officer Prasad Katkar said that the citizens can verify their name at https://mahasecvoterlist.in/ObjectionOnClick/SearchName and reach out to the civic body if any correction in a name or location is required.

As per the new programme, the final polling electoral rolls according to booths will be published on December 22 instead of December 12.

Ajay Jadhav

Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom: 1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026) "Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections. "Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections. "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls. 2. Infrastructure & Urban Development "Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026. "Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi. "Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors. 3. Civic Governance & Environment "Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time. "Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections. Signature Style Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact. X (Twitter): @ajay_khape ... Read More

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