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Meghalaya Flags 6.51 Lakh Voters for Scrutiny Amid SIR
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 11:19 AM
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The state of Meghalaya has identified 6.51 lakh voters for scrutiny as part of the State Information Report (SIR) process. The flagged voters will undergo verification to ensure electoral accuracy.
The Election Commission of India has announced that Meghalaya has flagged 6.51 lakh voters for scrutiny during the State Information Report (SIR) exercise.
The SIR is a routine audit of voter rolls carried out before major elections to eliminate duplicates, remove deceased names and correct inaccuracies. By marking these voters for review, the commission aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral register.
Officials said the flagged voters will be verified through field checks and cross‑referencing with other government databases. The process is expected to be completed before the next general election.
The move comes as part of the nationwide effort to strengthen voter lists and prevent electoral fraud. No immediate action has been taken against any individual voters at this stage.
The SIR is a routine audit of voter rolls carried out before major elections to eliminate duplicates, remove deceased names and correct inaccuracies. By marking these voters for review, the commission aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral register.
Officials said the flagged voters will be verified through field checks and cross‑referencing with other government databases. The process is expected to be completed before the next general election.
The move comes as part of the nationwide effort to strengthen voter lists and prevent electoral fraud. No immediate action has been taken against any individual voters at this stage.