Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district has launched preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for 2026, briefing political parties on timelines, verification procedures and the role of booth-level agents ahead of the exercise. Officials said house-to-house verification by booth-level officers will run from June 30 to July 29, 2026; the draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, 2026; claims and objections can be filed until September 4, 2026; and the final roll will be released on October 7, 2026.
The district, which has 17 Assembly constituencies and 1,021 polling stations, is a key part of the state’s Phase-III revision process. Authorities said the 2005 electoral roll will be used as the “legacy roll” — a reference list prescribed under Election Commission guidelines to help verify names and addresses during the revision.
A central focus of the SIR will be field verification. Electoral registration officers will oversee scrutiny and implementation across constituencies while booth-level officers conduct door-to-door checks to confirm voter details. Political parties have been directed to appoint booth-level agents for every polling station to observe verification and the handling of claims and objections, ensuring transparency.
The district administration will seek help from Dorbar Shnongs — local community councils — to raise awareness about upcoming house visits and hearings for voter list corrections. Officials emphasised that timely public participation and co-operation with verification teams are essential to maintain accurate and inclusive electoral rolls ahead of future elections.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/meghalaya/story/meghalaya-launches-preparations-for-phase-iii-voter-roll-revision-1021-polling-stations-under-scrutiny-1394527-2026-05-20?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-05-20 08:58:00
