Nagaland BJP says State Election Commission to tighten electoral roll integrity

The Nagaland branch of the Bharatiya Janata Party issued a statement indicating that the State Election Commission (SEC) will take steps to strengthen the integrity of the state's electoral rolls. The party highlighted that accurate voter lists are essential for free and fair elections and that the move aims to eliminate duplicate or ineligible entries. According to the statement, the SEC plans to carry out a fresh verification exercise, cross‑checking the state roll with the national database and employing biometric tools where feasible. The BJP welcomed the initiative, urging all political stakeholders to cooperate with the verification process. No further details on the timeline or specific procedures were disclosed.