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11% of Voters Removed from Sikkim Electoral Rolls After SIR Review
✍️ Rediff
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 02:18 PM
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Following a recent SIR, authorities deleted the names of about 11% of registered voters from Sikkim’s electoral rolls.
State election authorities have removed the names of roughly one‑tenth of registered voters from Sikkim’s electoral rolls after a recent SIR exercise. The deletion affects about 11% of the state's voter database, according to the report.
The scale of the cleanup is significant, as it alters the composition of the electorate ahead of upcoming polls. Officials have warned that the changes could influence voter turnout in affected constituencies.
Authorities have indicated that a verification mechanism is in place for individuals whose names were deleted, allowing them to seek reinstatement if they can prove eligibility. The process aims to ensure that the final roll reflects only eligible voters.
Election officials have not disclosed the exact criteria used in the SIR, but they emphasized that the exercise was intended to improve the accuracy of the electoral register and prevent duplication or ineligible entries.
The scale of the cleanup is significant, as it alters the composition of the electorate ahead of upcoming polls. Officials have warned that the changes could influence voter turnout in affected constituencies.
Authorities have indicated that a verification mechanism is in place for individuals whose names were deleted, allowing them to seek reinstatement if they can prove eligibility. The process aims to ensure that the final roll reflects only eligible voters.
Election officials have not disclosed the exact criteria used in the SIR, but they emphasized that the exercise was intended to improve the accuracy of the electoral register and prevent duplication or ineligible entries.