Manipur SIR: Over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms collected; final electoral roll on Sept 6
Imphal, July 5
The Election Commission of India on Sunday published the draft electoral roll for Manipur following the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision 2026, during which over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms were collected from eligible electors across the state.
According to a press note issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, the enumeration phase was conducted between May 30 and June 28.
All claims and objections will be disposed of by September 2, while the final electoral roll will be published on September 6.
Out of 20,93,076 potential electors, 19,34,399 (92.42 per cent) submitted enumeration forms. The exercise also identified 43,000 deceased electors (2.06 per cent), 1,08,283 shifted, absent or other electors (5.17 per cent), and 7,394 electors (0.35 per cent) with multiple registrations, who will be retained at only one location.
The revision exercise was carried out through 16 districts, 60 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 84 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), 317 BLO Supervisors, and 2,956 Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
The CEO's office said 10 recognised political parties participated in the process. The number of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) also increased from 5,003 to 6,363, reflecting greater political participation and transparency in the revision exercise.
Special arrangements were made to facilitate the participation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through District Nodal Officers. The Election Commission also encouraged citizens attaining 18 years of age on or before July 1, 2026, to apply for enrolment through Form 6.
To improve voter accessibility, the number of polling stations has been increased from 2,956 to 3,041, ensuring that no polling station has more than 1,200 electors.
The claims and objections period will remain open from July 5 to August 4, during which voters can seek inclusion, correction or deletion of entries by submitting applications to BLOs, EROs or through the Voters Service Portal and ECINET Mobile App.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but I'm concerned about the 43,000 deceased electors still on rolls. That's 2% - not huge but not negligible. Also 1 lakh plus shifted/absent voters need careful verification. Hope the claims and objections period is used effectively by all parties. Transparent elections start with clean rolls.
Nice to see Booth Level Agents increasing from 5003 to 6363 - shows political parties are taking this seriously. But I wish the article mentioned what specific measures were taken for IDPs. In a sensitive state like Manipur, ensuring every displaced person can vote is crucial for democratic credibility.
As someone who follows Indian electoral processes closely, this is a well-structured revision. The special focus on youth turning 18 by July 2026 is smart planning. 10 political parties participating shows broad buy-in. Let's hope the final roll on Sept 6 is accurate and complete. Every vote counts!
One small criticism - why only 2,956 BLO supervisors for over 20 lakh potential electors? That's about 700 electors per supervisor. With 2,956 booths, each BLO handles roughly 650-700 forms. That's a heavy workload. I hope the EC provides adequate support to these frontline workers. They deserve appreciation for this effort. 🙏
Happy to see the Voters Service Portal and mobile app mentioned - digital inclusion is key. But in a state like Manipur with connectivity issues, hope the offline BLO route works just as well. Also, 7,394 multiple registrations found and being cleaned - that's
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