The Supreme Court asked the Election Commission of India to explain why the Special Investigation Report on the Delhi polling irregularities was being rushed despite no ongoing election.
In response, the Election Commission extended the SIR deadline by two weeks across six states, including Delhi, allowing additional time for forensic analysis.
The SIR, mandated by the Representation of the People Act, is crucial for verifying voter rolls and ensuring electoral integrity.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the extension would help clear doubts, while opposition leaders slammed the earlier rush as a political tactic.
The move comes as the national election schedule approaches, and the Commission will now publish its findings by the end of April, potentially reshuffling the timetable.