SHILLONG: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Meghalaya on Tuesday said that a total of 6,51,644 electors have been identified for detailed verification during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of the electoral rolls.
Categories flagged for review
In a virtual review meeting with deputy commissioners, district election officers, sub-divisional officers, electoral registration officers (EROs) and assistant electoral registration officers (AEROs), the CEO outlined two principal categories that require further scrutiny.
- No Mapping: 2,22,786 entries where the system could not link the elector to existing mapped records.
- Mapping Discrepancies: 4,28,858 entries showing inconsistencies when compared with the SIR 2025 database.
The discrepancies include mismatches in names and parentage against older records, implausible age differences between parents and electors or among siblings, and instances where more than six children are associated with a single parent record—anomalies that trigger procedural checks under the electoral rules.
| Category | Number of Electors |
|---|---|
| No Mapping | 2,22,786 |
| Mapping Discrepancies | 4,28,858 |
| Total flagged for scrutiny | 6,51,644 |
Process, timelines and stakeholder role
The CEO directed EROs and AEROs to issue notices to the identified electors without delay, to hold hearings as scheduled and to maintain updated monitoring sheets documenting progress. Electors who receive notices may appear before the ERO/AERO and present supporting documents to clarify their entries.
So far, the office has recorded 2,449 claims and objections after the publication of the draft roll. These comprise:
- 1,121 claims for new inclusion
- 8 requests for deletion
- 253 applications for shifting
- 1,067 requests for correction
In a meeting with recognised political parties, the CEO asked BLOs (Booth Level Agents) and party representatives to assist electors in verifying details and in filing claims or objections ahead of the deadlines.
"No entry or name appearing in the Draft Electoral Roll shall be deleted without due process," the CEO reiterated.
The notice-and-disposal stage of the SIR will continue until 3 October, after which the final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on 7 October. The CEO emphasised collaboration between citizens, political parties, traditional institutions and district-level officials to ensure that eligible voters are not left out and that ineligible names are not included.
Practical information for electors
Electors who receive a notice should carry original or attested documents proving identity, age and residence to their scheduled hearing with the ERO/AERO. The CEO's directions imply close monitoring of timelines by district authorities; electors are advised to contact their nearest electoral office or BLO if they do not receive a notice but suspect irregularities in their listing.
The SIR is part of the Election Commission's periodic process to keep electoral rolls current and accurate. Accurate enrolment is critical ahead of any forthcoming elections and for the integrity of the franchise.
District administrations are expected to publish schedules of hearings locally and to ensure that affected electors are informed through public outreach, in keeping with the CEO's instruction for proactive notice issuance and timely disposal of cases.
The CEO's summary in the virtual review provides the latest official figures and the process roadmap for Meghalaya's SIR 2026. Further updates will be released by district election offices as hearings proceed and objections are adjudicated.
