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Meghalaya Achieves 100% House‑to‑House SIR Coverage for 23.49 Lakh Electors
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 05:03 PM
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The state of Meghalaya has successfully completed a house‑to‑house SIR exercise, covering all 23.49 lakh registered voters ahead of the upcoming elections.
Meghalaya has finished its house‑to‑house SIR exercise, covering every one of the 23.49 lakh electors registered in the state. The exercise, carried out by election officials, was designed to verify voter details and ensure the accuracy of the electoral roll. By confirming the presence and identity of voters at their residences, the state aims to curb potential electoral fraud and streamline the voting process. With the SIR exercise complete, Meghalaya is now prepared to move forward to the next phase of the election schedule.
Election officials highlighted that the thoroughness of the house‑to‑house checks will help maintain the integrity of the polls. They also noted that the exercise has reinforced the confidence of local parties and voters in the fairness of the upcoming elections. The state’s success in achieving 100% coverage sets a benchmark for other states in the region.
The Election Commission praised Meghalaya’s meticulous approach and commended the officials for their dedication. As the election day approaches, the state’s electoral machinery is expected to operate smoothly, thanks to the comprehensive groundwork laid by the SIR exercise.
Election officials highlighted that the thoroughness of the house‑to‑house checks will help maintain the integrity of the polls. They also noted that the exercise has reinforced the confidence of local parties and voters in the fairness of the upcoming elections. The state’s success in achieving 100% coverage sets a benchmark for other states in the region.
The Election Commission praised Meghalaya’s meticulous approach and commended the officials for their dedication. As the election day approaches, the state’s electoral machinery is expected to operate smoothly, thanks to the comprehensive groundwork laid by the SIR exercise.