DIMAPUR: A review meeting on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Peren district was held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Peren, on October 21.
According to DIPR report, the meeting was chaired by Electoral Roll Observer for Peren district and Commissioner & Secretary, DUDA, Sotsula and attended by Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (DEO), Hiazu Meru, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Booth Level Officers (BLOs), supervisors of 6-Tening and 7-Peren Assembly Constituencies, along with representatives of recognised political parties.
Addressing the meeting, Hiazu Meru highlighted the progress of the ongoing revision exercise and appreciated the efforts of EROs, AEROs, BLOs and supervisors in carrying out the process. He urged the officials concerned to expedite the exercise and complete the necessary procedures before the first week of November.
Meru also acknowledged the cooperation extended by political parties and appealed to them to sensitise their Booth Level Agents (BLAs) on the importance of the exercise and coordinate closely with BLOs for its successful implementation.
Speaking at the meeting, Sotsula stressed the importance of accuracy, transparency and integrity in maintaining electoral rolls. She directed officials to carefully verify electoral records, ensure the removal of entries of deceased voters and examine cases involving shifting or transfer between polling stations.
Observing that a thorough and systematic revision would help maintain reliable electoral records and minimise complaints, she also appreciated the support extended by political parties to the district administration and urged them to continue cooperating throughout the exercise.
Sotsula reminded party representatives of the prescribed timelines for filing claims and objections and advised them to contact the designated helpline number, 9436617597, for any clarification or assistance during the SIR period.
During the interaction session, the Electoral Roll Observer reviewed the progress of the revision process with election officials and representatives of political parties.
The meeting was informed that October 1, 2026, is the qualifying date for the exercise and that individuals who attained 18 years of age on or before that date are eligible for enrolment in the electoral rolls, subject to the prescribed requirements.
The EROs also apprised the meeting of various challenges and ground-level difficulties encountered during the exercise. Discussions focused on the progress of electoral roll revision, field-level implementation and coordination among election officials and stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective execution of the process.
The meeting concluded with an appeal to all concerned to extend their cooperation and ensure timely completion of the revision exercise in accordance with prescribed guidelines while upholding the accuracy and integrity of the electoral rolls.
