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Lawngtlai, 26th May 2026: As part of the preparations for the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, training for BLOs, Additional BLOs and Supervisors was held today at the DC Conference Hall. The programme was attended by Lawngtlai District Election Officer (DEO), Shri Donny Lalruatsanga.

Addressing the participants, Shri Donny Lalruatsanga expressed appreciation to all election officials for their sincere and dedicated service in carrying out election-related duties. He stated that the role of BLOs, Additional BLOs and Supervisors is extremely important in ensuring a clean, accurate and error-free Electoral Roll, and urged them to carry out their responsibilities with utmost sincerity and dedication. He emphasized that all eligible Indian citizens who have attained 18 years of age must be included in the Electoral Roll, while at the same time ensuring that ineligible names are not wrongly included. Hence, he stressed the need for utmost caution and careful verification.

The DEO further acknowledged the geographical challenges of Lawngtlai District, where communication and transportation are often difficult, but stressed that maintaining a proper and accurate Electoral Roll remains essential. He therefore encouraged all BLOs, Additional BLOs and Supervisors to work diligently and wholeheartedly.

Pu Donny Lalruatsanga informed that under SIR 2026, a fresh Electoral Roll will be prepared, and BLOs will undertake house-to-house visits for enumeration and collection of voter details such as names, age and other particulars. He stated that the work must be carried out carefully, systematically and transparently. Since the Draft Roll will first be prepared using the Enumeration Forms, he emphasized the importance of timely distribution and collection of the forms by BLOs. He also instructed that house visits should be conducted at least three times as mandated under the rules.The DEO further urged all BLOs, Additional BLOs and Supervisors to extend full cooperation with the DEO Office and wished them success in the training programme.

Shri Collin Hlychho, Election Officer, delivered a presentation on the overall concept and implementation process of SIR 2026. He highlighted that a free and fair election depends first and foremost on an accurate and error-free Electoral Roll, and that much of this responsibility rests upon the BLOs, Additional BLOs and Supervisors. He urged the participants to take the training seriously and attend it with sincerity and attentiveness.

Training sessions on important aspects of SIR 2026 for BLOs, Additional BLOs and Supervisors were conducted simultaneously at three locations — DC Conference Hall, Lawngtlai; BDO Conference Hall, Chawngte; and VC House, South Lungpher. The training was imparted by District Master Trainers Shri Lalnunpuia Renthlei (AERO), Shri Thomas Maratha Hlychho (AERO) and Shri R. Vanlalruata (AERO).

Today's training programme was attended by  BLOs, Additional BLOs and Supervisors from across Lawngtlai District and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri  Collin Hlychho, Election Officer.