Meghalaya has made a strong start to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with more than 1.19 lakh enumeration forms distributed on the first day of the exercise. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) BDR Tiwari said the house-to-house campaign covered 5.07% of the state’s 23.49 lakh registered electors. The revision aims to ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the voter list while removing ineligible entries. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will continue collecting completed forms until July 29.
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Key Facts
- State: Meghalaya
- Exercise: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Forms Distributed: 1,19,129 on the first day
- Electorate Covered: 5.07% of 23,49,645 registered voters
- House-to-House Campaign Began: June 30
- Last Date for Collection: July 29
- Booth Level Officers (BLOs): 3,551 deployed across the state
- Chief Electoral Officer: BDR Tiwari
Over 1.19 Lakh Forms Distributed on Day One
Meghalaya recorded encouraging progress on the opening day of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said Booth Level Officers distributed 1,19,129 enumeration forms through a statewide house-to-house campaign launched on June 30.
The distribution covered 5.07% of Meghalaya’s 23,49,645 registered electors, marking a positive beginning for the revision exercise.
Objective of the Revision Exercise
The Special Intensive Revision aims to maintain an accurate and updated electoral roll.
According to the CEO, the exercise seeks to include every eligible voter while preventing the inclusion of ineligible names in the electoral database.
Authorities have urged all eligible citizens to cooperate with election officials by completing and submitting their enumeration forms within the prescribed timeline.
Thousands of Election Officials Deployed
The Election Commission has deployed 3,551 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across Meghalaya.
Each BLO is responsible for an average of 662 electors.
The officials are supported by 60 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 166 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), and 410 BLO Supervisors. All personnel have received training for the revision exercise.
South West Garo Hills Leads Progress
Among all districts, South West Garo Hills recorded the highest progress, with 20.49% of enumeration forms distributed.
It was followed by:
- North Garo Hills: 10.25%
- South Garo Hills: 6.67%
- West Garo Hills: 6.50%
In East Khasi Hills, which has Meghalaya’s largest electorate, officials distributed 28,006 forms, covering 4.43% of registered voters as of 3 pm on July 1.
No Documents Needed During Enumeration
The CEO clarified that voters do not need to submit supporting documents during the enumeration stage.
BLOs will provide two copies of the form. They will collect one completed copy and issue an acknowledgement on the second copy.
If officials find a house locked, they will leave the form behind and make three additional visits to collect the completed document.
Online Submission Also Available
Electors can also complete the process online through the ECINET mobile application or the Election Commission’s Voter Services Portal.
To assist voters, electoral rolls prepared during the last Special Intensive Revision in 2005 have been uploaded to the Chief Electoral Officer’s website, district administration portals, the ECINET app, and the Voter Services Portal.
Voters whose names appeared in the 2005 electoral rolls can use those records while filling out their forms. Those who moved to Meghalaya after 2005 can retrieve their previous electoral details through the online platforms.
CEO Appeals for Public Cooperation
Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari appealed to all eligible voters to cooperate with Booth Level Officers during the ongoing exercise.
He urged residents to submit their completed forms before July 29 to help maintain an accurate and updated electoral roll.
Question & Answer
Q: What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?
A: It is an exercise to update Meghalaya’s electoral rolls by including eligible voters and removing ineligible entries.
Q: How many forms were distributed on the first day?
A: Booth Level Officers distributed 1,19,129 enumeration forms.
Q: When will the house-to-house exercise end?
A: The collection of completed forms will continue until July 29.
Q: Are supporting documents required during enumeration?
A: No. Voters only need to complete and submit the enumeration form at this stage.
Q: Can voters submit their forms online?
A: Yes. Forms can be submitted through the ECINET mobile app or the Election Commission’s Voter Services Portal.
Location Context
Meghalaya, one of Northeast India’s key states, conducts regular electoral roll revisions to ensure free and fair elections. Accurate voter lists play a vital role in strengthening democratic participation and improving the integrity of the electoral process across the region.
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