318/2026-2027

Siaha the 27th August, 2026: A review meeting and discussion on the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 was held today at the DC Conference Hall, Siaha, in the presence of Pu K. Lalthawmmawia, IAS, Electoral Roll Observer for Siaha District and Commissioner & Secretary, School Education and Sports & Youth Services.

The meeting was chaired by Pu Abraham Beirazi Khithie, Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) for 39-Saiha (ST) AC and also Deputy District Election Officer.  Election Officer Pu Vabeimozachhi Chozah presented a report on the various activities undertaken in the district as part of the ongoing SIR.

Acknowledging the fact that preparation of the Roll is no small task, SIR Electoral Roll Observer Pu K. Lalthawmmawia expressed his gratitude to all the officials working to ensure a clean and accurate Electoral Roll. He also thanked the leaders of various Political Parties and NGOs who have been supporting and facilitating the process in every way, especially the MSO and MTP, and the BLOs who have been working tirelessly.

He stated that to form a government elected by the people, a free and fair election is necessary, and a clean and correct Electoral Roll is the foundation of a free and fair election. The Election Commission of India (ECI) also attaches great importance to it, and besides continuous updation throughout the year, Summary Revision is conducted every year and Special Intensive Revision is conducted every 20 years.

He said that as Siaha District is located along the International Boundary and is in close proximity to non-citizens of India, utmost caution is required. He emphasized that every effort must be made to ensure that foreign nationals do not get enrolled as voters. He urged that if anyone faces any difficulty or has any grievance regarding the conduct of SIR, they should report it to him without hesitation, and he called for continued best efforts to ensure smooth publication of the Final Electoral Roll.

Under SIR 2026, a major exercise for purification of the Electoral Roll is currently underway in Siaha District, with inclusion of Indian citizens who have attained 18 years of age and deletion of ineligible entries.

•  Form 6 (New Addition) submitted: 1752 persons [837 from 39-Saiha AC and 915 from 40-Palak AC]

•  Form 7 (Deletion) submitted: 48 persons (25 from 39-Saiha ST AC and 23 from 40-Palak ST AC)

•  Hearing completed: Hearing has been completed in both Assembly Constituencies of Siaha District. Total notices generated is 11850 (6048 in 39-Saiha ST AC and 5802 in 40-Palak ST AC). The total number of persons deemed ineligible by the DEO, ERO and AERO is 415 (195 from 39-Saiha ST AC and 220 from 40-Palak ST AC). In terms of percentage, this is 3.22% in 39-Saiha, 3.79% in 40-Palak and 3.50% for the district as a whole.