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The Election Commission of India has extended deadlines again for the third phase of its voter roll revision. Most states now need five to six months, compared with 98 days in Bihar.

Delhi has had the most extensions, and its final roll is now due on December 22 instead of October 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra have also been pushed back several times, with Maharashtra publishing on November 30.

The delays follow a surge in Form 6 applications and voter entries that fail logical checks, which has led to lakhs of notices and hearings.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. Shinde said doctors have confirmed his health readings are normal and he may be discharged soon.

They also discussed drought and water shortages affecting farmers in Satara and Mahabaleshwar. Shinde called the visit non-political and urged Pawar to rest fully before resuming work.

Doctor Pratit Samdani said Pawar is responding well to treatment.