320/2026-2027

Lawngtlai, 27 August 2026: A meeting was held today at the DC Office Chamber in the presence of Shri  K. Lalthawmmawia, IAS, Electoral Roll Observer for Lawngtlai District and Commissioner & Secretary, School Education and Sports & Youth Services, as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026.

The meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Shri  Donny Lalruatsanga, District Election Officer (DEO). Election Officer Shri  Collin Hlycho presented a report on the various activities being undertaken in Lawngtlai District as part of SIR 2026.

Electoral Roll Observer Shri K. Lalthawmmawia stated that he had visited Lawngtlai District to conduct “Super Checking” of the electoral roll revision process. He appreciated the commendable efforts of the Election Officials towards ensuring a free, fair and accurate Electoral Roll. He also expressed his appreciation to representatives of various Political Parties and NGOs, particularly the CYLA, for extending their fullest cooperation and support in the revision process.

The Electoral Roll Observer expressed satisfaction over the successful completion of the hearing process and appreciated those who attended the hearings despite various difficulties. He stated that grievances or difficulties may arise during the SIR 2026 process and assured that he would remain accessible to address such concerns. He urged the public to bring any difficulties or grievances to his notice.

Shri  K. Lalthawmmawia further stated that the Final Electoral Roll is scheduled to be published on 7 September 2026. He urged all concerned officials to continue putting in their best efforts to ensure that the Final Electoral Roll is published smoothly and accurately within the stipulated timeline.

The Draft Electoral Roll was published by Lawngtlai District Election Officer Shri  Donny Lalruatsanga on 4 July 2026. At that time, there were 90,699 registered voters across the three Assembly Constituencies in Lawngtlai District. The hearing process was completed on 13 August 2026, with 32,554 cases requiring hearing.

The overall status of Forms 6, 7 and 8 is as follows:

Form 6 – New Claims

- 36 – Tuichawng AC: 2,028

- 37 – Lawngtlai West AC: 1,333

- 38 – Lawngtlai East AC: 709

Form 7 – Deletion

- 36 – Tuichawng AC: 18

- 37 – Lawngtlai West AC: 27

- 38 – Lawngtlai East AC: 23

Form 8 – Transfer & Correction

- 36 – Tuichawng AC: 132

- 37 – Lawngtlai West AC: 390

- 38 – Lawngtlai East AC: 198

As part of the visit, Electoral Roll Observer Shri  K. Lalthawmmawia conducted random “Super Checking” across all three Assembly Constituencies and also interacted with representatives of various Political Parties and CYLA leaders.