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Sikkim Voter Roll Shrinks 11.2% After State Review
✍️ EastMojo
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 09:49 PM
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Sikkim’s voter register saw an 11.2% reduction following a recent State Information Review, as announced by the Election Commission.
The Election Commission of India announced that the voter roll for Sikkim has been reduced by 11.2% after a State Information Review (SIR). The revision was carried out to update the electoral database ahead of upcoming elections. While the Commission did not disclose the specific criteria used to trim the list, it confirmed that the updated rolls will be employed in the next general election cycle.
The reduction reflects the removal of outdated entries from the voter registry. The Commission will continue to refine the database to ensure its accuracy and reliability for future electoral processes.
Observers note that such revisions are part of routine efforts to maintain the integrity of the electoral rolls across Indian states.
The reduction reflects the removal of outdated entries from the voter registry. The Commission will continue to refine the database to ensure its accuracy and reliability for future electoral processes.
Observers note that such revisions are part of routine efforts to maintain the integrity of the electoral rolls across Indian states.