-Election Commission Launches Third Phase of Electoral Roll Verification in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur

NEW DELHI, May 31 (H.S.): The Election Commission of India has commenced the survey and verification process of voters in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur under the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. More than 36.8 million electors will be covered under this phase of the exercise.

The Commission stated that the verification process has been initiated to ensure the inclusion of all eligible citizens in the electoral rolls while removing ineligible entries, thereby enhancing the accuracy and integrity of voter lists.

According to the Election Commission, an order for the Special Intensive Revision was issued on May 14, 2026, under Article 324 of the Constitution of India and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The exercise covers 16 states and three Union Territories.

As part of the third phase, the voter survey and verification process began on May 30 in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur. Electors whose enumeration forms are received by the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) on or before June 28 will have their names included in the draft electoral roll.

The Commission said that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits to distribute enumeration forms to existing voters. Electors may submit the completed forms either through the BLOs or via the online portal.

Voters who are unable to submit their forms within the stipulated period will still be able to apply during the claims and objections period by submitting Form-6 along with a declaration.

To simplify the registration process for new voters, BLOs will also carry Form-6 and declaration forms during field visits, enabling eligible citizens to register more conveniently.

The Election Commission has further expanded the role of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by recognised political parties. Under the revised arrangement, each BLA will be permitted to collect up to 50 completed forms per day and submit them to the concerned BLOs, thereby facilitating smoother implementation of the revision process.

State-wise data released by the Commission shows that Odisha has 33,414,856 registered electors, supported by 38,123 BLOs and 8,391 BLAs. Mizoram has 875,008 electors, 1,353 BLOs, and 3,430 BLAs.

In Sikkim, the electorate stands at 471,077, with 572 BLOs and 681 BLAs engaged in the exercise. Manipur has 2,092,140 registered voters, assisted by 2,996 BLOs and 5,003 BLAs.

The Election Commission emphasized that the Special Intensive Revision is a critical exercise aimed at maintaining an accurate, inclusive, and up-to-date electoral roll, thereby strengthening the democratic process and ensuring that every eligible citizen is able to exercise the right to vote.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar