Gangtok, June 1: Director of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Ms. Shubhra Saxena, IAS, has directed election officials in Sikkim to ensure that no eligible voter is excluded from the electoral rolls as the state continues the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 exercise.
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| ECI Director Shubhra Saxena chairs a review meeting on SIR 2026 in Gangtok, emphasizing voter inclusion, accurate verification, and timely electoral roll updates. (Image: DIO Gangtok) |
Ms. Saxena, who is on an official visit to Sikkim from May 31 to June 4, reviewed the preparedness and progress of the revision process during a meeting held at the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Gangtok on Monday.
The review focused on key aspects of the exercise, including the distribution of Enumeration Forms, elector verification, and other field-level activities being carried out across the state. Stressing the importance of maintaining accurate and inclusive electoral rolls, the ECI Director instructed officials to ensure comprehensive coverage of all eligible electors during the revision process.
Highlighting the crucial role of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), Ms. Saxena said they must actively assist voters in filling out Enumeration Forms and uploading the required information through the ECINET portal. She emphasized that forms should not simply be handed over to electors without guidance and that BLOs must provide assistance wherever necessary to ensure smooth completion of the process.
The meeting also examined challenges related to verifying and mapping electors whose records may not be readily available in earlier electoral rolls. Officials were advised to adopt appropriate verification procedures and make effective use of available records to ensure accurate identification and enrolment of eligible voters.
Ms. Saxena further instructed BLOs to use their designated ECINET credentials for enumeration, verification, and timely updating of voter details. She underscored the need for meticulous field-level verification and strict adherence to the timelines laid down by the Election Commission of India.
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The ECI Director noted that maintaining a credible and updated electoral roll is essential to strengthening democratic participation and ensuring free, fair, and inclusive elections. She called on election officials to remain proactive and vigilant throughout the revision exercise.
The review meeting was attended by Chief Electoral Officer Raj Kumar Yadav, IAS, senior officials from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, District Election Officers, and Booth Level Officers from across Sikkim.
The Special Intensive Revision is a key electoral exercise aimed at updating voter rolls, verifying elector information, and ensuring that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
