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Aizawl, June 4, 2026: Shri Apurva Kumar Singh, IIS, Deputy Director (Media), Election Commission of India (ECI), interacted with media persons at the Aizawl Press Club this afternoon. During the interaction, he explained the objectives and implementation process of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026.

Shri Apurva Kumar Singh stated that SIR 2026 is a major nationwide exercise aimed at revising and updating the electoral rolls to ensure that they remain accurate, clean and reliable. He said that the exercise is being conducted in different phases across the country, and Mizoram is among the States covered under Phase III, where the revision process is currently underway.

He informed that the Enumeration Phase in Mizoram commenced on May 30, 2026. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are presently carrying out house-to-house visits to distribute, collect and verify Enumeration Forms. The exercise is being undertaken to ensure that all eligible Indian citizens are included in the electoral roll and that no eligible voter is left out.

Shri Singh further stated that the Election Commission has deployed a large number of field-level election officials across the country for the successful conduct of SIR 2026. In Mizoram, BLOs, Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by various political parties, and other election officials are actively conducting door-to-door outreach and assisting electors. He added that the entire exercise is being carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India and the relevant laws governing the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.

Sharing his observations on the progress of SIR 2026 in Mizoram, Shri Singh said that he was pleased with the manner in which the exercise is being implemented in the State. He also mentioned that he had visited Reiek earlier in the day to witness the field-level activities. He expressed appreciation to the Chief Electoral Officer and his team, District Election Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, BLOs, media personnel and all others involved in the exercise for their dedication and hard work. He also appealed to the public to submit their Enumeration Forms within the prescribed timeline and to fill up the forms carefully and accurately.

Responding to various questions from media representatives, Shri Singh elaborated on voter eligibility, enrolment and correction procedures, the registration of newly eligible voters in the electoral roll, and the important role played by political parties in SIR 2026. Emphasizing the importance of widespread public awareness for the successful implementation of SIR 2026, he called upon the media to continue extending their full cooperation to election officials in disseminating accurate information to the public.