East Khasi Hills to Launch Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Commencement of Electoral Roll Revision
File image of training of AEROs & BLO Supervisors on SIR in East Khasi Hills (Photo: @ceomeghalaya/X)
Shillong, June 30: The East Khasi Hills district is set to initiate the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting Tuesday, as announced by Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal.
Baranwal indicated that the house-to-house survey as part of the SIR will take place over the next month, concluding on July 30.
“During this period, Booth Level Officers (BLO) will distribute self-enumeration forms to all registered voters listed in the 2005 electoral rolls,” the Deputy Commissioner explained.
He encouraged the community to engage with the process, assuring that there is no reason for concern. “The Election Commission of India aims to include everyone, not exclude anyone, and this enumeration process is crucial for existing voters,” he emphasized.
Baranwal noted that completed forms must be returned to the BLOs, who will then relay the information to the Electoral Registration Officers before the final electoral rolls are published on October 7.
During self-enumeration, no documents are required to be submitted; only the forms need to be accurately filled out. If there are any uncertainties, the BLOs may request additional documentation, he clarified.
The reference year for this revision is 2005, marking the last comprehensive update of the electoral rolls in the state. However, new eligible voters will also be included in this enumeration.
Self-enumeration can also be completed online, and a helpline is available for those needing help. Baranwal mentioned that 1021 BLOs will be conducting the house-to-house visits, with a pre-mapping of all constituencies already completed.
Regarding the removal of voters, he stated that names of individuals who have passed away, relocated, possess duplicate voter cards, or are not bona fide citizens will be removed from the updated electoral rolls.