Sikkim CM Tamang submits SIR form, urges citizens for timely participation
Gangtok, June 22
Sikkim Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang, on Monday successfully submitted his Special Intensive Revision form in the presence of election officials in Soreng District.
In a Facebook post, Tamang stated that the submission was carried out in the presence of Jas Bahadur Tamang, Block Level Supervisor, along with Semi Hang Limboo and Deepson Tamang, Block Level Officers of Soreng District.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister Tamang urged all eligible citizens to complete and submit their SIR forms within the stipulated timeline. He emphasised that active participation in the process ensures accurate electoral records and strengthens the democratic system.
His post reads "Today, I successfully submitted my SIR form in the presence of Mr Jas Bahadur Tamang, Supervisor, and Mr Semi Hang Limboo and Mr Deepson Tamang, BLOs of Soreng District."
Chief Minister added, "I urge all eligible citizens to complete and submit their SIR forms within the stipulated timeline. Participating in this process helps ensure that our records remain accurate and strengthens our democratic system."
State election authorities have confirmed the door-to-door enumeration phase will strictly conclude on June 28, 2026, with no deadline extensions. The District Election Officer (DEO) has been continuously monitoring and encouraging the BLOs by personally visiting them in their respective work stations.
Officials stated that the SIR exercise is being conducted systematically across the district to update and verify voter records efficiently.
According to the officials, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have achieved near-universal distribution of Enumeration Forms across districts, with areas like Namchi recording nearly 100% distribution and Gangtok at 99.63%.
The state has made major strides in digital entry. The Gyalshing district notably achieved 100% digitization in its 04-Maneybong-Dentam Assembly Constituency, while Mangan district has hit 87.67%, and Pakyong over 80%.
The impressive pace of digitisation highlights the commitment and hard work of field-level election functionaries, particularly the BLOs, as well as the cooperation extended by electors in ensuring the timely submission and verification of Enumeration Forms.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a Sikkimese citizen, I appreciate the transparency. However, the digitization numbers are impressive only if they translate to real accuracy. My family in Mangan says the BLOs are working hard but many elderly folks struggle with the digital forms. Need more help at the booth level.
Interesting to see how seriously India takes voter registration compared to some countries. Almost 100% distribution in Namchi is impressive. Hope this model spreads to other states too.
I submitted my SIR last week in Gangtok. The BLOs are genuinely dedicated but the paperwork could be simpler. Why can't we do everything online? Many young people find it easier but older folks still queue up. Need a middle path! 📋
The June 28 deadline is fine but what about migrant workers who are away? My cousin works in Siliguri and can't come back just for this. The system should allow submission from anywhere. Otherwise it's just urban-friendly.
Good initiative. But I'm skeptical - every election cycle we hear about "cleaning" rolls, yet names of deceased persons remain for years. Let's see if this time the BLOs actually remove duplicates and ineligible voters. Actions speak louder than Facebook posts. 🔍
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