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Lakshadweep's Voter Drive: How 56,384 Forms Signal Democratic Strength

Lakshadweep has seen an impressive voter registration drive, with over 56,000 forms submitted. This was a huge team effort involving officials, political parties, and local volunteers. They went door-to-door and set up camps on all the islands to make sure everyone was included. The process is still open for new young voters to join the rolls.

Key Points: 56,384 SIR Forms Submitted in Lakshadweep Electoral Revision

  • Near-total coverage with 56,384 forms from an electorate of 57,813
  • Coordinated effort by election officials, 8 political parties, and 133 agents
  • House-to-house visits and special camps ensured access across 10 islands
  • Focus on enrolling young voters who will turn 18 by January 2026
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56,384 SIR forms submitted in Lakshadweep

Over 56,000 electors in Lakshadweep participated in the Special Intensive Revision, showcasing near-total coverage and strong grassroots engagement in the voter roll update.

"The progress achieved... was the outcome of a tightly coordinated effort involving the district election machinery, political parties and volunteers. - Election Officials"

Kochi, Dec 16

As many as 56, 384 electors in Lakshadweep have submitted their enumeration forms under the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, signalling near-total coverage and strong public participation in the voter revision exercise.

Out of a total electorate of 57,813, the response reflects one of the most comprehensive roll revision drives undertaken in the Union Territory in recent years.

Election officials said the progress achieved as of December 16, 2025, was the outcome of a tightly coordinated effort involving the district election machinery, political parties and volunteers.

With Lakshadweep being a single-district Union Territory, the exercise was carried out under the supervision of one District Election Officer (DEO), one Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), 10 Assistant EROs and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed across 64 polling booths spread over 10 islands.

Volunteers played a key role in facilitating access, especially in remote and vulnerable areas.

All eight major political parties participated actively in the process, appointing 133 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and engaging at the grassroots level.

Party representatives, including district presidents, worked alongside election officials, lending credibility and transparency to the revision exercise.

To ensure that no eligible elector was left out, the ECI conducted extensive awareness campaigns during the enumeration period.

Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), DEOs and EROs held multiple meetings with political parties to explain procedures and share daily progress.

The BLOs carried out house-to-house visits to all electors whose names figured in the electoral rolls as of October 27, 2025, distributing enumeration forms and making at least three follow-up visits for collection.

The BLAs were permitted to submit up to 50 forms a day, while volunteers supplemented official efforts.

Special enumeration camps were organised in all 64 parts across the 10 islands to ensure complete coverage.

The Election Commission has also prioritised the inclusion of young voters who have attained or will attain 18 years of age on or before January 1, 2026.

Special enrollment drives have been scheduled on multiple dates between December 20, 2025, and January 11, 2026.

The Draft Electoral Roll was published on December 16, 2025, with booth-wise copies shared with recognised political parties and uploaded on the CEO's website.

The claims and objections period will remain open till January 15, 2026, during which no deletion will be made without notice and a reasoned order.

- IANS

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Priya S
Heartening to see such high participation. The focus on young voters is crucial. Hope the special enrollment drives in December-January are well-publicized on social media too, not just through traditional camps.
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Rohit P
Impressive numbers, but the real test is the final roll. Hope the claims and objections period is used effectively to correct any errors. Booth Level Officers have a huge responsibility.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in remote areas, the logistics of covering 10 islands with 64 booths is no small feat. Kudos to the volunteers and officials for this coordinated effort. A model for other regions.
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Vikram M
Good work, but a small note: the article says "no deletion will be made without notice and a reasoned order." This is vital. In the past, there have been concerns about opaque deletions. Transparency must be maintained till the end.
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Nisha Z
Every vote counts! It's encouraging to see such detailed planning for a small UT. The involvement of 133 BLAs shows political parties are taking it seriously. Hope the final voter turnout matches this enthusiasm.

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